On the involved vehicles, the self locking nuts that connect the lower steering column shaft to the flexible coupling may not have been sufficiently tightened. These nuts can come loose.
Steering
BMW 533 Steering problems by year
0 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 533's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
Steering complaints by model year
| Year | Steering complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Steering recalls
Latest 533 steering complaints
No complaints in this area yet.
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