BMW 7 Series Steering Controls & Safety Systems Failed

Hey there! I actually went through something similar with my 2018 BMW 530e Hybrid. The steering wheel controls died completely and got those same warning lights for driver assist and airbag systems. Turned out it was a faulty clock spring in the steering column, along with some corroded cable connections. Had it fixed at the shop last week. The mechanic had to replace the entire clock spring assembly and repair several connection points. This wasn't just a minor issue since it affected critical safety systems. The job took about 4-5 hours because they needed to properly calibrate all the steering wheel functions and driver assistance features afterward. The good news is that once it's properly fixed, the problem shouldn't come back. My car's been working perfectly since the repair, all controls are responsive, and those warning lights are gone. Just make sure whoever works on it has experience with BMW's modern electrical systems. Best of luck with the repair.

Thanks for sharing your experience! That's super helpful since it sounds exactly like what I'm dealing with right now. Quick question, do you remember roughly how much you ended up paying for the whole repair? Also, has everything stayed working properly since then, or have you noticed any other electrical quirks popping up? Just want to know what I might be getting myself into with this repair.

Hey again! Happy to report that after getting my BMW fixed, everything's working perfectly, no more multifunction steering wheel errors! The total repair came to 95 € for fixing the faulty cable connection in the steering wheel. Pretty reasonable considering I was worried it might be something way more expensive. Haven't had a single electrical issue since then. All the steering wheel controls are working like new, and those annoying warning lights for the driver assist and airbag systems are completely gone. My mechanic did a great job making sure everything was properly connected and calibrated. I know you were worried about the potential costs, so I thought you'd be relieved to hear it wasn't as bad as it could've been. Just make sure whoever works on yours knows their way around BMW electronics, that's really the key to getting it sorted properly the first time. Let me know how it goes with your repair!

Thanks so much for all the details! I actually just got back from the mechanic today and wanted to share my experience. Turns out my issue was a bit more complex, they found both a bad clock spring and some water damage in the wiring harness. The total came to about 850€, which was more than yours but still better than I'd feared. The repair took most of the day, but I'm really happy with the results. All the steering controls are working perfectly now, and those scary warning lights are finally gone. The mechanic I found did a thorough job explaining everything and even showed me the damaged parts. Really appreciate your help in giving me an idea of what to expect. Having that knowledge made me feel much more confident about getting it fixed. The car's driving like new again, and honestly, it's such a relief not seeing those warning lights every time I start it up! Thanks again for sharing your experience, it really helped me make the decision to get it sorted properly!