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BMW X5 2013 Steering Problems

2 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2013 BMW X5 - 1% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

12V267000Reported June 13, 2012 - 2,642 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 2,642 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine51Air Bags50Power Train36Electrical System21Unknown Or Other18Fuel and Propulsion System9
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.