2012 BMW X5 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 20 complaints for the 2012 BMW X5, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Repair shop repaired the pulley because i couldn't steer the vehicle correctly. It would jerk me on the road. Vehicle is available for inspection but is already repaired by local shop. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I could drive but couldn't steer intermittently. Scary!! i couldn't make a full turns and there was a rough spot in the steering sometimes.
Shudder or vibration felt on steering with front wheels turned to right or left. Vibration felt when moving forward from a stop position or backing up with front wheels turn to either side. I initially thought it was the tires but it is getting worst even with the new tires.
Other problems reported for the 2012 BMW X5
- Engine 104 complaints
- Air bags 88 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 53 complaints
- Fuel system 30 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints