The two parts of the steering column disengagement element could completely disconnect if the car contacts an object in the roadway or elsewhere of sufficient mass to apply a significant force directly to the steering gearbox...
Steering
BMW 318 Steering problems by year
3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 318's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
Steering complaints by model year
Steering recalls
Latest 318 steering complaints
Steering wheel is locked. It won't budge. You can crank the car..No problem, but the wheel is locked. *Tr
When making a turn, the steering wheel locks up, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and crash. *Ak the airbag did not deploy in the accident. *Slc
ANTI-THEFT ALARM FAILED. *AK
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data