Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 BMW X5 has 11 NHTSA steering complaints and 3 steering-related recalls.
11
Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY OF THESE VEHICLES, THE LOWER END OF THE SPINDLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSERTED COMPLETELY IN...
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STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE NUT THAT SECURES THE AXIAL JOINT OF THE LEFT STEERING TIE ROD TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX MAY HAVE NOT...
01V173000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO AN ASSEMBLY ERROR DURING VEHICLE PRODUCTION, ANY OF THE THREE BOLTS THAT SECURE THE PULLEY TO THE PU...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2018 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING ... |
| Apr 7, 2017 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO OPERATE PRO... |
| Feb 20, 2015 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,WHEELS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH,... |
| Mar 4, 2005 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I PURCHASED MY 2001 BMW X5, NEW IN SEPT OF 2000. I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT PRETTY QUICKLY. T... |
| Feb 7, 2005 | STEERING | WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH STEERING GEAR BROKE. THIS HAPPENED WITH NO WARNING. VEHICLE LO... |
| Oct 3, 2003 | STEERING | STEERING COLUMN WAS REPAIRED FIVE TIMES DUE TO STEERING STICKING OR BINDING IN POSITION.*AK *MR |
| Nov 30, 2002 | STEERING | WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH, CONSUMER WAS EXITING. THE STEERING WHEEL FREE WHEELED WITH V... |
| Oct 1, 2001 | STEERING | WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. VEHICLE WILL STALL O... |
| Oct 6, 2000 | STEERING | CONSUMER STATES A PROBLEM EXISTED WHERE THE SEAL ON THE STEERING COLUMN WAS DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE ... |
| Jun 30, 2000 | STEERING | STEERING COLUMN BINDS WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT THE DEALER WH... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | STEERING | IT TOOK 11 DAYS FOR BMW TO INFORM ME OF A SAFETY-RELATED RECALL (BETWEEN THE TIME RECALL APPEARED IN... |