2006 BMW 3 Series: steering wheel locks up

Filed Jul 27, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 120,000 miles · NY

Electronic steering wheel lock. This is in the steering column when it fails the car will not start. It seems to be a pretty common problem. I was hoping there was a recall for this issue, but can not find one.

Filed Oct 28, 2017 · Steering · 48,802 miles · MA

Steering wheel lock up light come on and lock up some time.

Filed May 23, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 99,932 miles · NJ

Electronic steering wheel lock malfunctions without notice and renders the car incapable of starting. A yellow steering wheel icon (or red in some instances) appears in the informational panel on the dashboard. The accompanying error code is cc-id 187. This condition when it occurs, will not energize (disables) the ignition system and prevents the car from being started. Drivers will become stranded wherever they happen to be once the car is turned off as the error notification appears only when the car is switched off or back on. There are literally hundreds of similar and identical cases on the internet when performing a google search on this issue.

Filed Jul 4, 2013 · Steering · 93,000 miles · GA

Steering wheel lock malfunctioned as evidenced by warning light. Vehicle was immobile and required towing. Cost for repair = $1100.00. Repair shop said there was a core charge for the replaced upper steering column. This means that bmw is buying back the malfunctioned units to either diagnose, or they're rebuilding them and making more money. Either way, it's an known problem and bmw isn't taking the proper action to ensure owners safety.

Filed Mar 21, 2013 · Steering · 9,754 miles · FL

I brought the vehicle in to bmw and stated that the steering wheel lock lights come on and the car will not start until a few tries. Bmw could not find the problem, since then it has progressively gotten worst and reading forums, there seen to be a legitimate problem with this issue.

Filed Dec 31, 2012 · Steering · 111,331 miles · CA

Steering column. Bmw problem, factory issue that needs to be taken care of. Steering lock light.

Filed Aug 31, 2012 · Airbags, Steering · 97,500 miles · CA

The two issues are (1) airbag malfunction and (2) steering wheel malfunction. (1) the first issue occurred while I was driving on ca I-80 towards berkley from davis on 8/17/2012. As I was driving, the car displayed a notification that the passenger air bag was experiencing a problem and shut off. There was a passenger in the car. As of this date, the airbag is still shut off. (2) the second issue occurred while I was driving on ca I-280 from burlingame towards millbrae on 8/30/2012. As I was driving, I noticed a steering wheel lock notification. Luckily, I was at my exit and near home so I drove slowly home. After turning the car off, the steering wheel locked up. Restarting and turning the car off causes the steering wheel to randomly lock/unlock. I have not driven the car after the incident.

Filed Jul 7, 2012 · Steering · 100,000 miles · MD

Bmw steering lock failure I should be replace by bmw because all this models have this problem is very unsafe but bmw don't want to do a recall in this matter.

Filed Feb 29, 2012 · Steering · CA

The car constantly displays a steering wheel lock icon when I try to start the car. This issue has been reported by many drivers and it can be fatal if the steering wheel locks while the car is moving. This needs to be addressed right away.

Filed Feb 16, 2012 · Steering · IA

Steering wheel lock warning light illuminated in red on dash. This is a common problem with 2006 325i series. Bmw has discontinued this type of steering wheel column when building their 2007 vehicles because its an issue. Why hasn't this been recalled and why hasnt anyone taken action on the incident?

Filed Jan 5, 2012 · Electrical, Steering · OR

Steering lock lamp is amber and now red. Says car will not start because steering lock mechanism could engage. Could possibly lock while driving.

Filed Feb 7, 2011 · Steering · 41,000 miles · FL

On 2/3/2011 my vehicle had the steering wheel lock with the amber light. 2006 325i was towed to the dealer. It took re-programming and the steering column being replaced to fix the vehicle. There are numerous 3 series with this issue in us and world. This is common for the e90s. Below is a list of those that have been reported to your agency. Bmw is not acknowledging the defect yet they took this feature out in 2008. Reports: 10380778, 10378186 - 330i 10322165 - 325xi 10380077, 10353644 - 325i 10173714,10369685,10341920,10341836,10238977,10181405 - 3 series.