Steering wheel vibration at idle?

freitz · 12-07-2018, 11:29 AM

I never bought a first model year before. This is probably my last time.

Neo1130 · 12-07-2018, 12:07 PM

I've ordered a few first year cars before but I never hold onto a car longer than a year or two before trading... Worst to date is probably a Dodge Magnum for me... So far the BMW is doing very well other than ambient light issues that should be fixed after the parts come from Germany. I was told it has an IP address and needs to be coded beyond what the dealer can do, has to be done by the MFR.

Soundstream · 12-19-2018, 04:27 AM

I too have this issue with my July 2018 build M40i.

I didn't notice it on the 2018 that I test drove initially, but the vehicle I ended up having has the issue. I'm not sure of the build date of the demo I drove.

I find that holding the steering wheel at the 9 and 3 o'clock position make it most noticeable. Holding it at 12 or 6 o'clock reduces the amount of vibration felt.

I'm thankful it is only at idle (as opposed to while it is being driven), as I had a similar issue with my M4 that took 7 weeks in the shop to resolve.

It is one of those things where I'd like to take it in to get evaluated, but to be honest, it doesn't bother me enough right now to go through the hassle of setting up a service appointment and leaving the vehicle with them.

I'm interested to follow this thread and see if anyone is able to get BWM to resolve the issue.

live · 02-14-2019, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hispeed4fun

I know there is a very long thread about vibrations when driving. That is not the case here. I am only getting vibration at idle either when the car starts up or when at a red light. Basically when at a stand still. When im driving there are no issues at all at any speed. Anyone else feel that? I dont remember feeling it when i test drove two different cars but that was months ago.

Have you solve this eventually? Mine has the same problem.

Hispeed4fun · 02-14-2019, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by live

Have you solve this eventually? Mine has the same problem.

No and its very annoying. Now thats its cold and i have the heated steering wheel i keep holding it at a stop and it bugs the shit out of me.

MechX3M40i · 02-15-2019, 06:39 PM

Not sure if my car had actually improved (or if I had merely gotten used to the minor temporary vibration when cold). I have totally forgotten about this until today when someone bumped this thread. I'll keep an eye on it in the next few days...

live · 03-15-2019, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hispeed4fun

No and its very annoying. Now thats its cold and i have the heated steering wheel i keep holding it at a stop and it bugs the shit out of me.

How is it now? I am in Canada and can't find winter tires for my 21" rim, so I suspend the insurance, can not go to dealer till May

Hispeed4fun · 03-16-2019, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by live

How is it now? I am in Canada and can't find winter tires for my 21" rim, so I suspend the insurance, can not go to dealer till May

No change same thing

bashinbri · 05-08-2019, 07:16 AM

Same deal here. Vibration during idle. Started at about 1400 miles. Car is at the dealer as of yesterday and they kept it overnight. Shop foreman acknowledged something was wrong and agreed with my complaint. I purchased my vehicle in March of 2019. Got a good deal because it was a leftover from 2018. The production date is March of 2018. Fingers are crossed they figure it all out today.

Hispeed4fun · 05-08-2019, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bashinbri

Same deal here. Vibration during idle. Started at about 1400 miles. Car is at the dealer as of yesterday and they kept it overnight. Shop foreman acknowledged something was wrong and agreed with my complaint. I purchased my vehicle in March of 2019. Got a good deal because it was a leftover from 2018. The production date is March of 2018. Fingers are crossed they figure it all out today.

Keep us updated.

bashinbri · 05-29-2019, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Hispeed4fun

Keep us updated.

Sorry for the update delay. Dealer said it was normal and could not explain why I didn't feel it until after 1K miles. It's still happening at idle and also noticed when driving on the highway at certain lower RPMs. Possibly worse than when it started. Going back to the dealer on Friday for a rattle/creak in the driver's side door. Will mention it again. Another post mentioned a possible problem with the power steering. Wish me luck!

jetblk328i · 06-15-2019, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bashinbri

Sorry for the update delay. Dealer said it was normal and could not explain why I didn't feel it until after 1K miles. It's still happening at idle and also noticed when driving on the highway at certain lower RPMs. Possibly worse than when it started. Going back to the dealer on Friday for a rattle/creak in the driver's side door. Will mention it again. Another post mentioned a possible problem with the power steering. Wish me luck!

Any luck? I'm taking mine to service next friday for this, electric whining sound when the AC is on, and a panoramic roof rattle.

youngdoc1 · 06-15-2019, 10:36 AM

Not just you, normal. Had it on the 340i as well.

jetblk328i · 06-21-2019, 06:12 PM

Yep, was confirmed after a trip to the dealer that this was normal :/

Hispeed4fun · 08-12-2019, 02:50 PM

Went to M drove event ans drove the X3M not a hint of rattle or vibration from the steering wheel at any time. As i was leaving another M40 was pulling in and i stopped to ask him if he has felt anything like that and he has not. He let me in his car and there was no vibration. I have driven 100 different cars of all types and i cant ever remember feeling vibration like this from the steering wheel at idle while stopped.

Hispeed4fun · 12-03-2019, 04:11 PM

Brought the car in again for service and the wheel vibration. It is worse than before. lets see what happens. Anyone else still feeling it or taken care of it?

b.guggenmos · 12-03-2019, 08:50 PM

I have about 4,400 miles on my 2019 M40I and I do notice the vibration at idle in the steering wheel. It bugs me sometimes more that others but I really don't think there will ever be an actual fix?

SD · 04-15-2023, 12:28 AM

Has anyone got a fix for this at all? any advice or suggestions will be much appreciated. I also have the exact same steering wheel vibration problem with my 2018 X3 M40i!

frownducks · 04-15-2023, 01:42 AM

Same thing on my 2018 M40i. Feels off but never had it looked at, would love to see any updates

SD · 04-19-2023, 11:57 AM

The car is new to me, had many cars before this and never had vibrations like this at idle even with diesel engines! It doesn’t feel normal! Hopefully someone has an update!

SD · 04-25-2023, 01:55 PM

Hispeed4fun did you ever managed to find the cause of the idle vibrations on the x3 M40i? It’s driving me mad!

Hispeed4fun · 04-25-2023, 04:21 PM

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Hispeed4fun did you ever managed to find the cause of the idle vibrations on the x3 M40i? It’s driving me mad!

Never figured it out. I was able to get BMW to buy the car back under California lemon law. Good luck.

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Neo1130 Second Lieutenant 80 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2019 X4 M40i Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Rochester, WA iTrader: (0)	I've ordered a few first year cars before but I never hold onto a car longer than a year or two before trading... Worst to date is probably a Dodge Magnum for me... So far the BMW is doing very well other than ambient light issues that should be fixed after the parts come from Germany. I was told it has an IP address and needs to be coded beyond what the dealer can do, has to be done by the MFR.
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12-19-2018, 04:27 AM	#25
Soundstream First Lieutenant 39 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X7 40i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: leafdesign.ca iTrader: (0)	I too have this issue with my July 2018 build M40i. I didn't notice it on the 2018 that I test drove initially, but the vehicle I ended up having has the issue. I'm not sure of the build date of the demo I drove. I find that holding the steering wheel at the 9 and 3 o'clock position make it most noticeable. Holding it at 12 or 6 o'clock reduces the amount of vibration felt. I'm thankful it is only at idle (as opposed to while it is being driven), as I had a similar issue with my M4 that took 7 weeks in the shop to resolve. It is one of those things where I'd like to take it in to get evaluated, but to be honest, it doesn't bother me enough right now to go through the hassle of setting up a service appointment and leaving the vehicle with them. I'm interested to follow this thread and see if anyone is able to get BWM to resolve the issue.
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MechX3M40i Lieutenant Colonel 1006 Rep 1,727 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Blue/Cognac Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: MidWest USA iTrader: (0)	Not sure if my car had actually improved (or if I had merely gotten used to the minor temporary vibration when cold). I have totally forgotten about this until today when someone bumped this thread. I'll keep an eye on it in the next few days...
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05-08-2019, 07:16 AM	#31
bashinbri BashinBri 17 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M40i Carbon Black Join Date: May 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Same deal here. Vibration during idle. Started at about 1400 miles. Car is at the dealer as of yesterday and they kept it overnight. Shop foreman acknowledged something was wrong and agreed with my complaint. I purchased my vehicle in March of 2019. Got a good deal because it was a leftover from 2018. The production date is March of 2018. Fingers are crossed they figure it all out today.
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06-15-2019, 10:36 AM	#35
youngdoc1 Private First Class 34 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2019 X4 M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Not just you, normal. Had it on the 340i as well.
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06-21-2019, 06:12 PM	#36
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08-12-2019, 02:50 PM	#37
Hispeed4fun First Lieutenant 181 Rep 346 Posts Drives: 2023 X5 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Went to M drove event ans drove the X3M not a hint of rattle or vibration from the steering wheel at any time. As i was leaving another M40 was pulling in and i stopped to ask him if he has felt anything like that and he has not. He let me in his car and there was no vibration. I have driven 100 different cars of all types and i cant ever remember feeling vibration like this from the steering wheel at idle while stopped.
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12-03-2019, 04:11 PM	#38
Hispeed4fun First Lieutenant 181 Rep 346 Posts Drives: 2023 X5 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Brought the car in again for service and the wheel vibration. It is worse than before. lets see what happens. Anyone else still feeling it or taken care of it?
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12-03-2019, 08:50 PM	#39
b.guggenmos Private First Class 80 Rep 176 Posts Drives: X3M40I Phytonic Blue Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Olympia Washington iTrader: (0)	I have about 4,400 miles on my 2019 M40I and I do notice the vibration at idle in the steering wheel. It bugs me sometimes more that others but I really don't think there will ever be an actual fix? __________________ 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring 1970 Boss 302 Mustang 1965 Comet Cyclone 351C, Jerico 10.50@128 1965 Comet Cyclone 289 4 Speed 1932 Ford Five Window Coupe
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04-15-2023, 12:28 AM	#40
SD New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Has anyone got a fix for this at all? any advice or suggestions will be much appreciated. I also have the exact same steering wheel vibration problem with my 2018 X3 M40i!
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04-15-2023, 01:42 AM	#41
frownducks Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Same thing on my 2018 M40i. Feels off but never had it looked at, would love to see any updates
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04-19-2023, 11:57 AM	#42
SD New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	The car is new to me, had many cars before this and never had vibrations like this at idle even with diesel engines! It doesn’t feel normal! Hopefully someone has an update!
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04-25-2023, 01:55 PM	#43
SD New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hispeed4fun did you ever managed to find the cause of the idle vibrations on the x3 M40i? It’s driving me mad!
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