NHTSA Complaint #11698707 — 2025 BMW X3
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11698707 |
| Vehicle | 2025 BMW X3 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
Started the car and received a "Changed Steering effort" error. Car is currently undrivable as the power steering is not working at all. Dealer indicates this is a "known issue" and the steering rack may need to be replaced
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