NHTSA Complaint #10885519 — 2012 BMW X3

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10885519
Vehicle	2012 BMW X3
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 4, 2016
Date Filed	July 18, 2016
Mileage	102,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE STEERING BECOMES STIFF AND STICKY CAUSING DECREASED RESPONSIVENESS ON CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT IT TAKES EXTRA EFFORT ON TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. ONCE THE STICKING IS RELEASED COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO OVERCOMPENSATE THE STEERING IN ONE DIRECTION OR ANOTHER. I FEEL THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN THAT NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.

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