The 2021 BMW X5 has 20 steering parts with verified fitment on this page — 4 part types and 7 brands, covering all 3 engine options (3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged and 4.4L V8 Turbocharged). Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2021 BMW X5, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. 19 parts of the 20 listed are Tie Rod End (14 parts), Tie Rod Assembly (Inner & Outer) (4 parts) and O-Ring (1 part). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
The 2021 BMW X5 was sold with 3 engines. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 2021 BMW X5 steering parts are MEVOTECH (6 parts), SUSPENSIA (5 parts) and BECK/ARNLEY (3 parts), plus 4 more brands. Quality grades include Daily Driver and Economy.
3 parts on this 2021 BMW X5 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including MEVOTECH MS106231 (Tie Rod End) and SUSPENSIA X05TR0453 (Tie Rod End). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
O-Ring
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELRING Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 311320 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | sDrive40i or xDrive40iBody code: G05 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the O-rings that seal this joint. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove.
One part is listed for the 2021 BMW X5 — ELRING 311320.
Rack and Pinion Bellow
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 1033085 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack.
One part is listed for the 2021 BMW X5 — BECK/ARNLEY 1033085.
Tie Rod Assembly (Inner & Outer)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | MS106260 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Supreme | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | MS106261 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Supreme | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | X05TA0060 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | X05TA0059 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
This table covers complete inner-and-outer tie-rod assemblies.
4 Tie Rod Assembly (Inner & Outer) parts for the 2021 BMW X5 come from 2 brands — MEVOTECH and SUSPENSIA.
This group includes MEVOTECH MS106260, MEVOTECH MS106261 and SUSPENSIA X05TA0060 and the remaining parts above.
Tie Rod End
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | MS106231 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Supreme | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Popular Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | X05TR0453 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | TA3502 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | TA3503 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | MS106232 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Supreme | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | ES801749 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | ES801750 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | X05TE0757 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | X05TE0756 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Popular Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 543305 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 1018682 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 1018683 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | GS106231 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | GS106232 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment.
14 Tie Rod End parts are listed for the 2021 BMW X5, from MEVOTECH, SUSPENSIA, DELPHI and 3 other brands. MEVOTECH MS106231 carries the "Popular" badge.
The Daily Driver section lists 9 options from SUSPENSIA, MEVOTECH, DELPHI and 1 other brand — grouped for everyday commuting duty. MEVOTECH MS106231 is listed in this group.
In the Economy grade, BECK/ARNLEY, MEVOTECH and DORMAN supply 5 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is DORMAN 543305.
Buying Steering Parts for a 2021 BMW X5
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Match the engine first. Every steering part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Tie Rod End and Tie Rod Assembly (Inner & Outer) .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 2021 BMW X5?
Our catalog currently lists 20 steering parts for the 2021 BMW X5 across 4 subcategories and 7 brands, covering all 3 engine options (3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged and 4.4L V8 Turbocharged). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do steering parts differ between 2021 BMW X5 engines?
Yes. Every steering part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 2021 BMW X5?
Common symptoms include play or looseness on center, a whine when turning, fluid weeping from rack boots, or uneven tire wear on the front axle. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2021 BMW X5 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2021 BMW X5?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then flush old power-steering fluid when replacing a pump or rack — grit in the old fluid is the number-one cause of repeat failure. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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