2007 BMW 328I: steering wheel locks up

Filed Jan 25, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328i. While driving approximately 30 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized. When the vehicle was restarted, the service engine soon indicator illuminated and the failure recurred. The contact called bmw of wilmington at 910‑338‑2149 (located at 4920 new centre dr, wilmington, nc 28403) and the technician recommended a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 23, 2018 · Steering · 90,000 miles · MD

While driving bmw, 328i, 2007 on a heavily used highway, I attempted to make a turn to an off ramp when the steering wheel locked up. Fortunately due the angle of the wheels I missed a retaining wall and an island separating on-coming traffic. Unfortunately when I finally stopped I impeded traffic until a tow truck arrived (2 hours). This occurred at the turn-off of belt parkway (queens, ny) and van wyck expressway (entrance to jfk airport). On researching this problem on the internet I was surprised to see other bmws having the same defect.

Filed Jan 19, 2018 · Steering · 94,237 miles · DE

Wheel steering lock light comes on. Bmw is completely aware of this flaw in their cars, but since the federal safety agency has not stepped in to force them to fix this issue as a recall they keep charging people for the repair under a tsb.

Filed Nov 11, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 123,156 miles · VA

I was driving my car one day, I made a quick stop, turned my vehicle off and went back to my car to start it and nothing. Only to find the steering lock light. My vehicle would not start no other indication of power beside interior light. I think this presents an unsafe condition, that would leave people stranded some where (thank god it wasn't my wife and 4 kids stranded with the car). Needless to say I had to get it towed to a bmw service. I am really shocked that their is not already a recall for this, with the high amount of cases I have read about on forums. I pray something can be done about this.

Filed Jul 7, 2017 · Steering · 146,000 miles · TN

Car want start steering wheel want lock , already replaced starter and it started running but the same thing happened again and I had it checked and something is wrong with the steering wheel lock.

Filed Jun 27, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · CA

Steering wheel lock causing the car not to start,

Filed May 6, 2017 · Steering · 109,000 miles · TX

I was out with my kids and went to park at the restaurant and when I turned off my car a steering wheel lock sign in red popped up on the dash. This was the first time I had seen this, so I turned the car back on and kept flashing. I took the manuel out to see what this was and it was the steering wheel lock. Well I figured ok I will read more about it after I had dinner with my kids. I had forgotten about it after dinner so I get in my car just like normal and then I see the red sign still. Went home and the light is still on. I had been searching for this online and I have seen so many other people with this problem. I'm afraid to drive my car now since it's what I use to take my kids to school and pick them up. I just hope the dealer can fix this since this is the first time I have seen it. It never even went from yellow to red it was just red.

Filed Feb 13, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 104,000 miles · WA

Since I got this car my oil was leaking. I had to replace the val cover. I can't remember how much that cost me. My steering lock module was replaced and it cost me 1,181.07. I had my belt tensioner replaced because it was bent. It cost me $327.04. This was done 3/6/2015. A recall on SRS air bag. I still have the air bag warning light. Bmw recommended to replace of exhaust lifters and roller drag levers with updated unit to eliminate ticking noise at idle which will cost me 1,466.40. I need to replace alternator, belt, battery and the car won't start. I fixed the battery problem and as I was driving to work and parked the car would not start. My battery connection need to be replace. Common issue with all bmw. I will spend about 1,518.7 to fix the problem.

Filed Feb 7, 2017 · Steering · TX

During normal cruise, the yellow steering lock appeared randomly once....pulling in to the driveway of my home the steering locked in a fix position. I was going less than 5 MPH, maintain control but almost impacted my home. In doing research on this fault, there are a lot of complaints regarding the random results of steering wheel lock on bmw vehicles. I believe that if I was not behind the wheel of this car, it could have had very negative results ( if my wife or daughter were driving-and could have cause injury to others or property). Bmw needs to take ownership of these faults that have the potencial to loose control of the vehicle while in motion, and when not in motion the ridiculous amount of charges the company wants to pass to consumers for a potential faulty design or quality deficiency that can cause injury or worse.

Filed Sep 29, 2016 · Steering · 170,000 miles · FL

Elv electronic steering lock faulty red indicator lamp: engine will not start in jan 2013 my car (mileage 128,575)was repaired by reeves bmw in tampa, fl for faulty steering lock (a112 cas elv fault and a116 cas critical status). They replaced the steering lock (steering column) at cost of $664.17 parts and $547.88 labor = 1212.05 + taxes. I didn't realize there were hundreds of similar complaints on the internet for this same issue. Now its 9/29/16 and I have the same exact issue with the lamp indicator and my car will not start. Stranded over 1 hour from my home. Bmw parts have a warranty of 2 years, so there is nothing that the service department will do. I have to pay for the same repair all over again, plus the cost of a tow. How is this ethical or even safe? With all the complaints for this bmw elv issue, there should be a recall by bmw. This is a safety issue and something should be done to hold bmw accountable for these repairs. Obviously, there must be a material defect and/or design flaw where this keeps happening to hundreds of owners and on multiple occasions.

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 52,600 miles · GA

My 2007 bmw 328i is having red steering wheel warning displayed on dash. I have read around the internet and this seems to be a common problem with bmw. Requires the entire steering column be replaced. This is a major safety issue if a person needs to start the car and is unable to start it because of a faulty latch and lever. A simple google search of "bmw steering wheel lock" brings up hundreds of pages and videos of people having issues with their vehicles. The light on my car is a steering wheel lock red. I checked my battery and it works perfectly fine. The problem is a faulty steering lock. The certified bmw dealer that sold the vehicle said this is normal of bmws. Normal meaning they know it will eventually go bad and the steering column has to be replace to correct it. What, the steering column has to be replaced. At some point the vehicle will go into a no start mode per bmw to prevent a steering wheel lock from engaging while operating. This is unethical and cost the consumer around 1500 us dollars to correct.

Filed Jul 28, 2016 · Steering · NY

Steering wheel lock is on. It appears this is a known issue. This is a safety issue. The car can stall or in case of an attack, a person cant get away. I walked to my vehicle one day and it was on, with no warning. It was never yellow. Went straight to red. Never seen it before.