2006 BMW 330I steering problems

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · NM

I just had my 2006 bmw 330i repaired due to a steering wheel lock warning light which appeared on the odometer causing my car not to start.this occurred when I was ready to leave the parking lot at my job. The car would not start and the red steering wheel lock warning light was on the odometer. The shop replaced the battery and ibs sensor cable. I drove the car for one day without any warning signal and when I adjusted the steering column by releasing the lever, the yellow steering wheel lock warning light lit up on the odometer. The repairs cost me $1,391.82. This car also was in the shop due to a recall on the airbag on the steering column. A local bmw dealership replaced this part two months before this problem with the steering wheel lock occurred. What other problems will I have with this bmw series? I believe bmw should refund my money for these repairs.

Filed May 3, 2017 · Steering · TX

Steering wheel locks and car wont start

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Steering · 92,000 miles · TX

I had been using the car regularly driving to and from work. Randomly the yellow light pops up of the steering lock sign then a couple days later the car shuts down and the light turns red. The car then would not start. There was nothing I could do the car was parked at my work and was forced to get it towed to bmw.

Filed Jan 13, 2015 · Steering · 180,000 miles · AZ

I went to start my bmw 330i and a warning indicator came up and said there was a steering lock malfunction. It said to move the steering wheel and start the car. I tried and tried to start the car but it just kept saying the same thing. The temperature outside was below freezing. I waited a while and tried again and it started. There are several complaints about this issue and it needs to be a recall.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Steering · 10,600 miles · VA

Steering locks up.

Filed Jan 19, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 60,600 miles · IL

I have a 2006 bmw 330i which had a steering column malfunction and failure. It is safety problem and should be covered by a bmw customer satisfaction campaign. On january 7, 2014 the temp. Was minus 15 degrees f and the warning indicator in the instrument panel showed an icon of a steering wheel and a lock and the vehicle failed to start. The owners manual says "lights up in yellow: electric steering wheel is jammed. Move the steering wheel before starting the engine." I moved the steering, but the vehicle would not start. If this had happened while I was away from home in these minus 15 degrees f cold temp. I could have frozen before I could have received assistance. The service manager at anderson bmw in illinois told me that the 2006 bmw 330i has had problems with the steering column malfunctioning. I had to have the car towed to the dealership which took almost 2 full days due to the cold weather in chicago and all the cars that wouldn't start from the cold. I contacted bmw customer service, explained my problem and was told they couldn't do anything to cover this unusual quality problem under warranty. I understand it is out of warranty, but I wouldn't expect a major steering, start and interlock system failure when it is only 10,600 miles over the warranty period. As an automotive engineer responsible for quality I deal with warranty issues quite often as well as recalls with the federal safety agency. While many times a quality issue with a product is safety related it does not require a the federal safety agency recall. However, it can be covered under a manufacturers customer satisfaction campaign. From the federal safety agency website, there are many cases reported that there is a problem with the 2006 bmw 330i model. I am reporting this incident to the federal safety agency in hopes that bmw will do something for other owners as the repair bill was $938.00 and should have been covered by bmw, warranty or not.

Filed Aug 21, 2013 · Steering · 125,587 miles · SC

Malfunction of integral lock sensor in steering column necessitates replacement of entire steering column at cost of $1300. This is the second replacement in this vehicle, the first failed at 80,000 miles. Same issue with 2006 325i model at 90,000 miles. Understand that electronic sensors will always wear out and fail but this is defective engineering. The sensor should be a separate part anticipating the need to replace it from time to time. Would expect more attention to detail and more consideration for the paying customer from german engineering.

Filed May 23, 2013 · Steering · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330i. The contact stated that the electrical steering wheel lock warning lamp illuminated, preventing the vehicle from being started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering wheel lock system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 138,320.

Filed Mar 11, 2013 · Steering · 58,000 miles · CA

Steering wheel lock engine is lock car can not start wow..

Filed Feb 9, 2013 · Steering · 87,000 miles · FL

Parked at airport 6am feb 8 2012, left for overnight trip. Got back next morning feb 9th 2012 at 10:30am. Put key in car pressed brake to start and would not start. Got 'electric steering wheel lock' error on I drive system and an yellow/amber error symbol with a steering wheel and a lock. Numerous and numerous reports about this happening on bmw e90's worldwide.