2007 BMW 335I steering problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2007 BMW 335I — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Earlier this year in February I have replaced the alternator and some other major part right after purchasing from dealership and i have seen all the other recent recalls for the vehicle also it appears to have recalls that have not been worked on by manufacture . there also were no signs that came…”
filed Jun 15, 2021
“I went to start my car and there was a red warning light that is a steering wheel with a padlock. I am not able to start my car or do anything with it for that matter, so I am stuck. Thank goodness I was home and parked in the driveway or worse, driving and it lock on me! So now I am stuck without…”
filed Jan 26, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components…
B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2021
Steering problems in other 335I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 335I | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 335I | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 335I | 2 | 9% |
| 2011 335I | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 335I | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 335I | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 335I | 5 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 BMW 335I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.