BMW E60 5 Series Electric Power Steering Failure
BMW
5 Series
2004
All
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
High
Safe to Drive?
🚫 Do NOT Drive
Safety Impact
Direct safety risk — affects safe operation of the vehicle
Urgency Level
🟠 Fix Soon
The electric power steering on E60 5 Series can fail completely, leaving very heavy steering with a warning light. The EPS control module or steering motor fails. The car is driveable but requires significant effort. EPS module fault codes stored. Repair or replacement of the EPS unit costs £400-900.
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