2007 BMW 328XI: won't start

Filed May 18, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 122,000 miles · TX

Bmw would not start causing me to jump start my car. Upon starting my car, message on screen says that steering wheel lock malfunction. This happened today, may 18,2018 at 3:30. The car was stationary.

Filed Jan 16, 2018 · Steering · CA

I was about to leave the parking lot but my car wouldn't start, I have the car jump start, no go, steering wheel was locked they had to tow the car and get a tow truck that would be able to get the car lifted because steering wheel was locked. This was due to faulty steering wheel column locks up and drains the battery. Dealer said this is a known issue. This could be a safety issue because the steering wheels lock up and eventually eats up the battery life.

Filed Jul 24, 2016 · Electrical · 107,000 miles · IA

The car wont start. It was working just fine in the morning and a couple of hours later it didn't start. All power turns on dash lights and even head lights turn on and my battery booster indicates that the battery is fine. I try to start it but it wont turn over.

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Steering · 133,000 miles · NY

Drove to mall. Parked car. Came back out to a red steering wheel with a padlock on the dash. I put the key in the car. Pressed the button, car would not start. Tried to unlock the steering wheel but it would not budge. I searched the symbol to find out this is a common problem "intermittent ir immediate steering wheel lockout". I had the car towed to the dealer because this is what bmw said was the only option. Diagnosis need a new steering column. No warning. No steering issues. No visible damage. Just automatically locked out and left stranded.

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · 80,000 miles · TX

Riding down the highway and a warning light comes on stating steering wheel locked, so I pulled off the road and turned the power off to read up on the warning lights, I got a locked steering wheel and car would not start.

Filed Jul 2, 2013 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle the entire electrical system malfunctioned, locking all of the windows and doors. The vehicle would not start once the system malfunctioned. The contact had to wait 48 hours in order to restart the vehicle. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was 85,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 13, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 10,000 miles · NY

Upon trying to start car, control message came on said steering wheel locked, engine will not start. Turn wheel to start engine. This did not work, many tries!. Car is not running. In checking the internet, for a solution, I find many with the same complaint for the same model & even year bmw. Something sounds fishy. There was just a recall on the 3 series for some short involving fuse box to back of car written up in my local newspaper. Bmw said my car is not involved. Could these two issues be related? I have maintained my car per recommended schedule! Bmw of north america said the wheel lock problem is not warranteed nor is it a recall issue. Sounds like too many people having this same problem for this not to be a defect that should be fixed by bmw at no charge to the customer. Please investigate and advise!

Filed Feb 26, 2013 · Fuel system · 54,000 miles · CT

The engine stalled while driving on freeway and would not start after that. Dealer replaced fuel pump but it happened again after a week. This time dealer replaced the fuel sensor. First time the car stalled on local street but 2nd time on the freeway. Had to tow to dealer both the times. Losing engine power at highway speed is dangerous and could cause fatal accident. After a week the engine suddenly lost most of the power at highway speed and now drives at max 50mph or so. Dealer is still trying to troubleshoot the car, root cause unknown. All this happened just after 10 days of car going out of warranty.

Filed Jan 18, 2013 · Electrical · 61,500 miles · CO

I was leaving my place of employment when the vehicle cut out with no electrical power and the engine died. It restarted and I went home. The next morning the vehicle had no power and would not start. Upon investigation, the battery in the trunk had 12.60 volts and the fuses at the power distribution center/box had only 2.80 volts. With a screw driver I moved the large red battery cable going to the back of the pdc and all the lights came on. I subseqeuntly removed the pdc and inspected the main power lead. The terminal was corroded has a relatively loose fit and just clips to the back of the pdc, even though it is a large gauge wire.

Filed Aug 15, 2012 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a keyless ignition start and the engine would not start. In addition, the battery failed to jump start. After waiting forty eight hours the engine started upon engaging the push button ignition. The failure occurred six times. On a separate occasion when driving the engine stalled without warning and restarted immediately. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. There was no trouble detected. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2011 · Fuel system · 59,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 328xi. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding noise while decelerating independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel line was disconnected and the entire fuel system would need replacing. There were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 59,000. Updated 08/31/11 *bf the consumer stated while driving down the parkway at 65 MPH, the engine abruptly shut down. When the consumer attempted to restart the vehicle, the starter turned over, but the engine would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they determined the fuel pump failed. The fuel lines had disconnected from the fuel pump. The dealer ten stated the only way to replace the lines, was to replace the entire fuel tank. Updated 09/12/11