[tjhorner1]

Hey guys! New to the forum and just purchased my second BMW last year. 2021 X7 this time, and it’s great. I cleared 50,000 miles right before Christmas (see ya warranty), and last week the steering wheel started making a sweeping or running noise whenever I turn the wheel left or right. It’s a noticeable sound. I don’t see anything obvious rubbing and the steering is as tight as brand new. It’s goes to the shop next week, and they mentioned rack and pinion over the phone, but I think the steering is too tight for it to be that. I wanted to get the thoughts of the forum before visiting my local Indy (who is great), just so I can do some research going into it.

Not sure if I can share a YouTube vid here, but here’s the issue

https://youtu.be/rWxT0zyteYs?si=9RCgEMRV0PcKMzag

[breese]

Originally Posted by tjhorner1

Hey guys! New to the forum and just purchased my second BMW last year. 2021 X7 this time, and it’s great. I cleared 50,000 miles right before Christmas (see ya warranty), and last week the steering wheel started making a sweeping or running noise whenever I turn the wheel left or right. It’s a noticeable sound. I don’t see anything obvious rubbing and the steering is as tight as brand new. It’s goes to the shop next week, and they mentioned rack and pinion over the phone, but I think the steering is too tight for it to be that. I wanted to get the thoughts of the forum before visiting my local Indy (who is great), just so I can do some research going into it.

Not sure if I can share a YouTube vid here, but here’s the issue

https://youtu.be/rWxT0zyteYs?si=9RCgEMRV0PcKMzag

Report back when you hear from the shop, my wheel will stutter out when it’s hot in the car, just a bad motor but doesn’t make any sound when turning.

[tjhorner1]

Quick follow up on this to report what the issue was. The sweeping sound was caused by a fault in the steering rack. BMW service repaired the issue but didn’t report on an exact component failure. I asked, but they didn’t know. Full steering rack replacement along with a thrust rod - $9,700. Oof…..

[themama]

Originally Posted by tjhorner1

Quick follow up on this to report what the issue was. The sweeping sound was caused by a fault in the steering rack. BMW service repaired the issue but didn’t report on an exact component failure. I asked, but they didn’t know. Full steering rack replacement along with a thrust rod - $9,700. Oof…..

did you have extended warranty? or did that have to bleed from wallet?

[JSL337]

Originally Posted by breese

Report back when you hear from the shop, my wheel will stutter out when it’s hot in the car, just a bad motor but doesn’t make any sound when turning.

I have this same issue when the weather is hot and the steering wheel telescopes out when the car starts. I applied some WD-40 and it was good for a few weeks but the noise came back. Did this turn into any serious issue for you? Or were you able to fix it?

[JSL337]

Originally Posted by tjhorner1

Quick follow up on this to report what the issue was. The sweeping sound was caused by a fault in the steering rack. BMW service repaired the issue but didn’t report on an exact component failure. I asked, but they didn’t know. Full steering rack replacement along with a thrust rod - $9,700. Oof…..

Ouch.. hope it was covered under warranty..

[sharp]

Originally Posted by JSL337

I have this same issue when the weather is hot and the steering wheel telescopes out when the car starts. I applied some WD-40 and it was good for a few weeks but the noise came back. Did this turn into any serious issue for you? Or were you able to fix it?

I think this is a different issue and I actually have it. Took my car to a dealer a couple times to address it. Both times they lubricated the telescoping mechanism. The issue isn't completely gone but is much less noticeable now.

[tjhorner1]

Originally Posted by themama

did you have extended warranty? or did that have to bleed from wallet?

Sadly, the dealership said that the subframe damage was from a collision, likely from a pothole = warranty wouldn’t cover it. I ended up filing a claim with my insurance. Good news….only had to pay a $500 deductible. Bad news, the renewal for my car insurance came last week…..up $1,500 a year due to the claim.

[themama]

Originally Posted by tjhorner1

Sadly, the dealership said that the subframe damage was from a collision, likely from a pothole = warranty wouldn’t cover it. I ended up filing a claim with my insurance. Good news….only had to pay a $500 deductible. Bad news, the renewal for my car insurance came last week…..up $1,500 a year due to the claim.

good you did not have to pay from pocket.
also if it's a pothole, wouldn't that be liability? it would not be a claim that is at fault for you . isn't it?

[Orient330iNYC]

Originally Posted by tjhorner1

Sadly, the dealership said that the subframe damage was from a collision, likely from a pothole = warranty wouldn’t cover it. I ended up filing a claim with my insurance. Good news….only had to pay a $500 deductible. Bad news, the renewal for my car insurance came last week…..up $1,500 a year due to the claim.

wait, 1500 total, or +1500?

how long is that going to stick on your premium?