Dashboard indicates, "electric steering lock engaged". Car is currently drivable, however the dealer has informed me that this has happened often in this year and model of bmw, and will continue to worsen until the car will no longer turn on. The malfunctioning feature (steering wheel lock) has been removed from subsequent models, indicating that the manufacturer recognizes the malfunction. Repair includes replacement of the entire steering column, cost to repair is approximately $1300.
2007 BMW 328XI steering problems
25 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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BMW 328XI steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 BMW 328XI steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2007 BMW 328XI owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fuel pump is burning out and liquid isn't passing through the tank properly. The car is overheating anf feels like it's going to start fire.
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.
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.
I have a 2007 bmw 328i. In 2010, I got in the vehicle and there was a steering wheel lock warning on the dash. Car will not even turn over...everything is locked up.. Told that the whole steering column will need to be replaced ($1500). According to many references, this is a common problem and bmw is aware of it. Also, according to several references, there is no warning or prediction when the steering wheel lock will fail in the locked position. If you are first getting into the vehicle and the steering wheel lock has failed in the locked position, it will not allow you to start the engine. The question that I have is whether the steering wheel lock can fail in the locked position while the vehicle is being driven. Apparently, this question has been raised by numerous people. I have asked this question to the dealership as well as several bmw websites. The results are, they don't know or the answers have been inconsistent and often contradictory. Aside from this particular problem being far too frequent to ignore by bmw, this appears to be a very real safety concern. Bmw continues to ignore this problem.
I had the red steering wheel lock on my car about 2 week ago. I been driving with it on for about 2 weeks, because I was not able to get into the dealer. It always started for me, but I feel my steering getting hard. And I see on bmw form that car need to get replace the steering column. And my car isn't covered under warranty, and would have cost about 1k otherwise. And I see a lot of cars with this problem.
Battery died. Got a charge and red steering light with a lock turned on. Locked steering and unable to start car after charging.
Electronic steering wheel lock malfunciton. Vehicle cannot start. Steering wheel column needs to be replaced and software upgraded.
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.
Steering wheel is locked and can't start the vehicle. I see now that I'm not the only one to deal with this now.
Questions about the 2007 BMW 328XI steering
Does the 2007 BMW 328XI have steering problems?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the steering of the 2007 BMW 328XI, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 BMW 328XI steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 BMW 328XI steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 2007 BMW 328XI problems
Electrical 61Engine 45Airbags 40Locks 26Transmission 10Fuel system 8Seat belts 8Lights 6Acceleration 5Body 5Brakes 4Seats 4Tires 4Suspension 3Wheels 3Driver assistance 2Visibility 2
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