2014 BMW 320I Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2014 BMW 320I, 8% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,350 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2014 BMW 320I. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating with the check engine warning light illuminated, with the message Drive Train Malfunction displayed. The contact stated that later while attempting to drive there was a loud sound coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was parked due to the fear of a crash. The failure mileage was 77,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11768001, filed 2026-09, 77,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Bmw 320I. After parking the vehicle with the brakes engaged, the transmission shifted gears independently. The failure occurred multiple times. The dealer stated that the floormats depressed the accelerator pedal and caused the vehicle to shift to other gears. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer performed an investigation confirming the dealer's diagnosis. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000. ..updated 12/17/14 updated 9/29/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10650847, filed 2014-10, 17,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10203340Sep 1, 2021Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
- 10200238Jun 1, 2021Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle, when turning the steering wheel.
- 10177616Jun 1, 2020EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist…
- 10176357May 1, 2020EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS - LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering…
- 10166230Sep 1, 2019THUMPING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE WHILE STEERING: A "thumping" noise is heard from the front axle area during slow speed steering.
- 10166227Sep 1, 2019Eps steering gear for certain vehicles: electric motor mounting bolts - limited warranty extension to 10 years/120000 mileage.
- 10165282Aug 1, 2019SERVICE ACTION: REWORK THE STEERING GEAR. Screws attaching the power pack to the steering gear may be broken. Broken screws result in noises during steering motions and variable…
- 10159122Mar 1, 2019STEERING GEAR MOVEMENT NOT SMOOTH. Stiff movement in the steering or sticks when steering from one limit position to the other Unfavorable software of the Electric Power Steering…
- 10153751Jan 1, 2019SERVICE ACTION: REWORK THE STEERING GEAR. Screws attaching the power pack to the steering gear may be broken. Broken screws result in noises during steering motions and variable…
- 10153729Jan 1, 2019Eps steering gear for certain vehicles: electric motor mounting bolts - limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 mileage.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 BMW 320I
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 BMW 320I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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