2014 BMW 428I Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2014 BMW 428I, 6% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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 428I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 - 70 MPH and attempting to change lanes, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The message “Chassis Unstable” was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle to pull over to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle. The contact was unable to find the cause of failure and continued to drive the vehicle without power steering functionality. The message of an excessive power drain for the battery was displayed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11654719, filed 2025-04, 80,000 miles“Horn started to sound lower, then it doesn't work. I changed the fuse and it worked for two months, then the same issue, the volume starts to go down on the horn, and then the horn doesn't work. There was a bulletin about water getting into some part of the car and the water causes the horn to fail.”
NHTSA complaint #11403989, filed 2021-03Related service bulletins
- 11014696Feb 27, 2025Right Tie Rod Return
- 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…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 BMW 428I
16 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 BMW 428I
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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