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2004 BMW X5 Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 BMW X5 has 8 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 BMW X5

Airbags
31
Electrical
18
Powertrain
16
Seats
13
Steering
8
Engine
8
Lights
7
Structure
5
Latches & Locks
5
Brakes
4
Visibility
3
Suspension
3
Tires
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 22, 2020STEERINGMY STEERING IS WAY TO TIGHT. AND ITS HARD TO MOVE THEVCAR.
May 15, 2017STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLHAVE ACCIDENT.BECAUSE MY BMW X5 2004 WHEN START THE ENGINE..THE CAR JUMP. AND PROBLEMS WITH TRASMISS...
Nov 18, 2011STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)ACTIVE STEERING FAULT LIGHT AND THE PASSENGER RESTRAINING SYSTEM LIGHTS COME ON AFTER CAR PARKED FOR...
Nov 17, 2011STEERINGTHE ACTIVE STEERING MALFUNTION LIGHT CAME ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED APROX. 30 DEG OFF CENTER....
Aug 11, 2011STEERINGI OWNED A 2004 BMW 525I E60 HAD "ACTIVE STEERING FAULT CAME ON AT ALL TIME .THE DEALER WANTS 4000USD...
Nov 23, 2010STEERINGBMW 2004 545I ACTIVE STEERING PROBLEM. MY STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY SHIFTED TO THE RIGHT. THE ACTIVE ...
Feb 3, 2010STEERINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE AND VIBRA...
Mar 15, 2007STEERINGTL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2004 BMW X5 (51400 FAILURE MILEAGE) AT 55 MPH, THE ST...

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