2011 BMW X5 steering problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 BMW X5 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transfer case actuators plastic gear(s) might be worn out due to bad quality of the material used. On some of the BMW X5 models there was a problem with the differentials and a recall was issued to fix those. But some how some cars with particular VINs went missing in that. Codes thrown by my…”
filed Nov 17, 2023
“The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was…”
filed Aug 11, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 X5 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 X5 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 X5 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 X5 | 4 | 7% |
| 2021 X5 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 X5 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 X5 | 18 | 10% |
| 2018 X5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 X5 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 X5 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 X5 | 7 | 5% |
| 2014 X5 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 BMW X5
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.