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2019 Bmw X5 Steering Problems

18 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

18
Complaints
1
Recalls
Mar 2019Dec 2025
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Steering Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #20V434000

STEERING

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X5 xDrive50i vehicles and 2020 X6M vehicles. The steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the vehicle, allowing it to loosen.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column shaft bearing plate and properly attach or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. BMW telephoned owners and all of the vehicles have been remedied. No owner notification letter is necessary. Please contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owner Complaints (18)

criticalSTEERING
Filed: Jun 2019

The vehicle has had erroneous, extreme, and unexpected behaviors related to the active driving assistant features. Where the system activates too early, too late, or unexpectedly. After vehicle was delivered in november 2018 the car took an uncommanded left turn nearly hitting the moveable concrete barrier traveling westbound on the walt whitman bridge during heavy rain.

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NHTSA #: 11223027
criticalSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2019

When the car has sat outside and the cold the steering is very loose causing the car to be unresponsive to turning. The driver assist is almost no. Functional turns on and off on its own.

NHTSA #: 11184976
highSTEERING,ENGINE
Filed: May 2025

While driving in the city, I came across a red light. When the light turned green, my car's engine shut off and the power steering turned off (unable to turn). The screen remained on but I could not start the car.

NHTSA #: 11661202
highSTEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2019

While I was driving the vehicle it suddenly felt as if the car downshifted aggressively and at the same time I lost power steering, power brakes, and my hud for speedometer, etc. The car displayed several warnings simultaneously as well.

NHTSA #: 11234568
mediumSTEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2023

The contact owns a 2019 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the horn and turn signals were inoperable. Additionally, the windshield wipers remained on constantly and failed to deactivate.

NHTSA #: 11528912
mediumSTEERING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Filed: Jun 2023

Vehicle airbag/seatbelt warning light on 9/2022. Airbag (seatbelt) module replaced. Caused by condensation or leak due to BMW not sealing cupholders and placing KEY SAFETY EQUIPMENT directly under unsealed cupholders.

NHTSA #: 11528927
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Sep 2019

When driving the vehicle under 30 degrees f, the steering will pull left or right on its own, causing the vehicle to slide in slippery conditions. Speed does not matter and it will pull/twitch the steering right consistently or sometimes left. Very unsettling and extremely dangerous with no fix available.

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NHTSA #: 11257097
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Jul 2019

Vehicle has aggressive steering corrections/intervention. The vehicle is difficult to keep in the lane due to steering wheel play/wobble.

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NHTSA #: 11231971
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Apr 2019

1) several instances of driving at highway speeds in dry conditions, the steering drifts slightly to the left and right requiring constant steering corrections. I have the steering wheel centered in the lane but the car will slightly drift in one direction, once corrected it will drift in the other direction. It doesn't happen all the time but is noticeable when it does.

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NHTSA #: 11202624
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Mar 2019

Steering is always moving either right or left. Will never stay in center feels kind of filmsy. When turning car sometimes slips and will change direction of wheel and affect acceleration

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NHTSA #: 11191246
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Mar 2019

During very cold conditions (below 10 degrees fahrenheit), the vehicle's steering feels loose, numb and disconnected. At first I thought it was an issue with the driver assistance systems/lane keep assist. I turned all those systems off and the issue persisted.

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NHTSA #: 11184179
mediumSTEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Mar 2019

#1: steering wheel jerks from side to side almost like a twitch in very cold weather on a cold start. Almost feels like driving on ice. Taken to dealer twice and they said "bmw is aware of this issue and not sure on eta for fix".

NHTSA #: 11183769
lowSTEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2025

Transfer case on 2019 X5,yes available for inspection upon request. At stop position making right turn or left turn the vehicle jutters,also in reverse. Yes - confirmed by the bmw service center who tried to charge for diagnostic fee.

NHTSA #: 11705716
lowSTEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: May 2020

Bmw auto start/stop will turn off engine before the car comes to a complete stop causing a loss of steering. This can happen up to while the car is still moving as high as 5mph, often occurs between 3-1 MPH when coming to a stop.

NHTSA #: 11323497
lowSTEERING
Filed: Apr 2019

During cold temperatures, the steering has a twitch which causes small movements left and right without any manual input. It has the feel that it is receiving inputs from a sensor or other system, which requires override by the driver. It creates a dangerous situation.

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NHTSA #: 11202815
lowSTEERING
Filed: Mar 2019

When temperatures are <10 degrees, steering wheel twitches and pulls left and right, the colder the temperatures, especially in sub zero temps, problem worsens greatly!! Very dangerous and scary to drive car. Took the car to bmw service, they couldnt find anything wrong, did software update which made absolutely no difference.

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NHTSA #: 11185915
lowSTEERING
Filed: Mar 2019

When the vehicle is operated in cold temperatures (<10 degrees f), the steering will randomly "twitch". The wheel will move several degrees in either direction usually opposite the direction of the current wheel position. This pull is not caused by the driver or external factors -- the car's autonomous driving mechanisms seem to be malfunctioning.

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NHTSA #: 11183936
lowSTEERING
Filed: Mar 2019

In temperatures below 15 degrees, the steering becomes erratic and will push the car is directions when driving at lower speeds (below 35). At higher speeds on freeways the steering is requires constant adjustments, vehicle feels like it is driving through high winds. Both situations are dangerous.

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NHTSA #: 11183751

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