2014 BMW 335I Steering Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Steering Issues in the 2014 BMW 335I
1 steering complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 BMW 335I. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Steering Complaints
SUBJECT: Catastrophic Steering Failure and Erroneous Safety Recall Notification - 2014 BMW 335i 105,000 milles INCIDENT DESCRIPTION: While driving, the vehicle completely lost steering control. The electronic steering rack disengaged due to a failure in the aluminum mounting bolts. This incident resulted in a near-fatal accident in which the vehicle almost left the road and fell into a ravine. I have 360-degree camera video showing my steering wheel locking up and me struggling to survive. If you contact me, I can provide the video evidence. TECHNICAL BASIS: This failure matches the criteria described in BMW Technical Service Bulletin TSB 01 15 16 (and the previous NHTSA recall 14V-632), regarding corrosion and shearing of the aluminum bolts of the EPS (Electronic Power Steering) system. SAFETY REPORT VIOLATION (CRITICAL): The primary concern of this investigation is a significant discrepancy in the safety reports. When checking the official NHTSA.gov portal for this specific...
Other 2014 BMW 335I Problem Areas
Engine
5 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Lane Departure Assist
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint