2006 BMW 325I steering problems

Filed Jul 24, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · NJ

Vehicle Steering Lock Malfunction - Car does not start and stuck in Park. Cannot move steering wheel which is locked. This is a design defect that needs to be addressed. Vehicle is rendered inoperative! Cannot move or start it! approx. mileage 105k. This is a new problem besides the current recall which has not been available yet. I've also been locked out of this vehicle and had to climb out of the window, thank God it was not a fire or flood! I was able to fix that problem myself. note: Steering Lock Malfunction is a widespread problem! Dealers want to replace the entire steering column in these cases at a very high cost. Thanks, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Jun 4, 2020 · Steering · MD

There is a known issue with this model bmw, the elv control /steering warning lock is faulty. Bmw issued a tsb to dealers that this is an issue and should only be fixed if a customer brings in the vehicle. The issue from what I understand is a software issue and can only be fixed at a dealer. A recall should be issued, if the control cannot be unlocked the car cannot start. Since bmw has recognized the issue with a tsb, I am unsure as to why a recall as not been issued. This issue is strictly related to the bmw computer system and the owners can do nothing to prevent this failure.

Filed Mar 28, 2019 · Steering · 300,000 miles · CA

Steering colunm

Filed Oct 15, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 172,000 miles · GA

Engine suddenly shot off complete stall - lost power steering on freeway while going 70 MPH

Filed Mar 26, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325i. The contact stated that there was a strong odor entering the vents of the vehicle while waiting for months to receive the remedy for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel but the vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The dealers bmw of bowling green (325 three springs rd, bowling green, ky 42104, (270) 745-0001) and bmw of louisville (4 autocenter dr., louisville, ky 40299, (502) 287-1501) had been unable to determine when the remedy parts would be provided from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and but was unable to determine when the remedy parts would be provided to the dealers for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 28, 2018 · Steering · 91,000 miles · MI

Car was driving when yellow steering column lock warning light came on while driving on street. Malfunction of integral lock sensor in steering column elv ecu hardware steering lock error steering column lock yellow color leads to red which totally renders car unable to start bmw has know bulletin sib-32-04-07

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · SC

The vehicle won't start, and steering wheel is locked. The vehicle was parked in the garage, I was able to start the car initially, but 20 minutes later, the car would not start and the steering wheel locked. I tested the alternator and the battery, but still not able to start or turn the steering wheel. Upon researching the problem, it seems to be the an issue with the elv locking system.

Filed Jun 26, 2017 · Driver assistance, Steering · CA

Tension belts.over heating.alignment.transmission. I've lost jobs due to these issues the car again is broke

Filed May 16, 2017 · Steering · 98,765 miles · CA

My wife parked her 2006 bmw 325i and when she tried to start the car the electronic steering wheel look malfunction light came on. She was unable to start the car, move the car or take it out of park to have it towed. This is either a bad design by bmw (it only happens in 2006-7 models) or safety defect.

Filed Apr 26, 2016 · Steering · 130,000 miles · TX

Steering wheel light comes on vehicle does not start steering wheel locks I hear from a forum that this is a serious issue can be a reason for a fatal accident.