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2003 BMW X5 Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 BMW X5 has 5 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 BMW X5

Engine
26
Airbags
18
Electrical
17
Powertrain
14
Seats
7
Steering
5
Speed Control
4
Suspension
4
Latches & Locks
4
Lights
4
Fuel System
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 27, 2018STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWE HAVE REPLACED 7 WINDOW REGULATORS KEEP BREAKING. ALL BMW PARTS. DEFECTIVE DESIGN. ALSO NOW THE ST...
Nov 18, 2014STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEI PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED, I HAVE HAD IT FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS AND HAVE HAD SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS (S...
Dec 18, 2012STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEI WAS DRIVING APPX 40MPH WHILE ON A LOCAL ROAD SLIGHTLY UPHILL, ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING, LOS...
Aug 10, 2010STEERINGTHE 2003 BMW 540I POWER STEERING PUMP SPOOL VALVE WAS FOUND (DISASSEMBLED AND JUDGED BY BMW TECHNICI...
Jan 1, 2003STEERING2003 X5 BMW THREE SPOKE STEERING WHEEL HAS A ONE-INCH GAP IN ONE OF THE SPOKES. I GOT MY FINGER CAU...

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