[beerglass007]

Has anyone else noticed a noise from the steering wheel when turning in tight places like parking

Sounds like its rubbing on mine somewhere

[NthKent]

I had that with my previous 2018 440i Coupe - I can’t remember what they said it was but it was a known issue and repaired under warranty.

[willougs]

My steering makes a noise in the cabin, bit like something offering resistance to the turn motions.
Very similar (though not as loud) to the noise the games consoles steering wheels used to make.

I assumed it was down to the fact there must be gearing on the column somewhere to perform the auto parking / lane assist operations.

[beerglass007]

Originally Posted by willougs

My steering makes a noise in the cabin, bit like something offering resistance to the turn motions.
Very similar to the noise the games consoles steering wheels used to make.

I assumed it was down to the fact there must be gearing on the column somewhere to perform the auto parking / lane assist operations.

Yeah like that….I’m sure it wasn’t there when I first got the car

[330Stevie]

Originally Posted by beerglass007

Yeah like that….I’m sure it wasn’t there when I first got the car

Can compare if needed…..

[Colliwobbles]

Yes mine has sometimes. I would describe it as if thick rubber bands where wrapped round the steering column. I assumed it was done to the steering intervention.

[bmnut]

Originally Posted by NthKent

I had that with my previous 2018 440i Coupe - I can’t remember what they said it was but it was a known issue and repaired under warranty.

Exactly the same with my previous F32 440i......it was the upper steering column bush.

[Alpine110]

Had a similar noise from my G21 M340i diagnosed as Steering shaft rubbing against a heat shield- both being replaced tomorrow.

[Nexstar2011]

Mine noisy too...will get it checked when it goes in for first service.

[user1811]

I had a noisy one as well when I took a test drive back in June. I kept thinking that if it was mine I would have asked for it to be fixed under warranty. Couldn't believe that this was happening on a £50k car.

[bmnut]

I mentioned this to the dealer just the other day and the senior tech said it was apparent on every one he's driven so far.
On mine slow turning movements of the steering wheel doesn't seem to reveal the noise but turning the steering wheel slightly quicker does seem to generate the noise, anyone else noticing similar to me?

[thescouselander]

Yeah, power steering noise on my car when turning in any direction and it's only got 600 miles on it.

[user1811]

I found this thread last night in the general G20 forum:
https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1796403

[Akin1234]

Originally Posted by bmnut

I mentioned this to the dealer just the other day and the senior tech said it was apparent on every one he's driven so far.
On mine slow turning movements of the steering wheel doesn't seem to reveal the noise but turning the steering wheel slightly quicker does seem to generate the noise, anyone else noticing similar to me?

I know this is some time ago but have you managed to find a solution?

[bmnut]

Originally Posted by Akin1234

I know this is some time ago but have you managed to find a solution?

I’ll be honest with you I’ve not noticed it at all recently but that’s not to say it isn’t still there! I’m doing a lot of holiday driving at present so I’ll make a point of investigating it again and post a reply.
Maybe I’ve just become accustomed to the noise if it is still present and don’t notice it anymore!
One thing I do recall is when I pointed it out to the dealer it didn’t concern them that it was a fault as such so nothing to worry about but annoying all the same!
It always sounded to me like a rubber bush maybe that was possibly ‘dry’ at the upper part of the steering column?

[bmnut]

So been listening more intently for this noise as promised and have to say haven’t heard a thing. So either I’m just lucky with this car so far or BMW have quietly modified the ‘bush’ and as per usual said nowt to anybody hoping this particular issue will just go away.
It would be interesting if it were possible to find out if the genuine BMW part number for as we suspect the upper steering wheel bush has been changed which more often than not indicates a part has been modified?