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2009 BMW X5 Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 BMW X5 has 6 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 BMW X5

Airbags
45
Engine
30
Other
25
Electrical
13
Powertrain
9
Brakes
9
Fuel System
8
Steering
6
Lights
5
Suspension
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 1, 2023STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe vehicle backfires and stalls on the road due to BMWs defective pcv crankcase valve. The valve pu...
Aug 29, 2019STEERINGAFTER SITTING IDLE IN THE CAR FOR 5 MINUTES I DECIDED TO DRIVE OFF, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO LO...
Dec 6, 2017STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEVEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO RECALL 12V550000 DUE TO IDLER PULLEY BOLT WHICH CAN BREAK, CAUSING ACCESSORY D...
Mar 16, 2017STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE ENGINE IDLER PULLEY BOLT BROKE WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY. VEHICLE IOST ALL POWER ST...
Dec 1, 2012STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5 DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN COMPLETING A TURN, THE STEER...
Feb 1, 2012STEERINGPOWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK WHEN DRIVING.

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