Love my new m5... BUT steering vibration!!!

[DesertEagle50]

Mine's a '13 with no LCI or CP (obviously)
My car burns oil but thank god it doesn't have this problem.
Sounds like a deal breaker.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by M5essex

this seems to be a big problem for many BMW owners, of all series.. I can't believe there is no fix.?! sounds like a steering rack problem... is it possible that perhaps loose mountings or components in the steering set-up or a constantly moving part/engine is resting on the steering column and causing vibration?? does it happen when stationary? I'm clutching at straws here..
as the competition package included steering upgrades, has anyone felt these vibrations in a CP model, or LCI for that matter?

I have the LCI in the uk, NO problems at all.

[shahano]

Its a very mild vibration that causes your hands to go numb after long driving. Its really annoying. I wish they had a fix or a recall for this.

[B-1Pilot]

I have a LCI CP... did two 3 hour drives this weekend and did not experience this (never have).; I am sorry to hear some are experiencing this.

[GarbageMan]

Originally Posted by racer10

No the 2014 does not have the tuning fork vibration issue . I test drove 5 different ones over the course of 2 weeks from different dealers. However, the bottom seat cushion no longer tilts up as high as the 2013 model year (important for taller drivers I am 6'2"). Unfortunately 1 positive and 1 negative = 0 for me regarding two of my most important comfort issues . I stopped all negotiating and will ????

I have a 14 with 400 miles on it. I just experienced it tonight, and remembered seeing this thread. I am not happy, but have no intent of taking it to those Cretans at the dealership, at least not yet... I'm blown away by the number of folks on the board with it, and we have no definitive answer.

[Spinny02]

It's consistent on the same roads for me almost all the time. One being the parts of the Westpark toll road... (@garbageman). With that said it must be something do with the right harmonics with rOad conditions shocks, springs steering ect. The few time I have not felt it on these road it could have been due to slight tire psi diff or something.

[UnfoundLegend]

Originally Posted by ChrisNich117

Did you have the red m3 at Suncoast with a few of your buddies almost two years ago? I had the silverstone m3 with the performance exhaust. I also upgraded to the m5. If this isn't you then there are more people in Sarasota with M's then I thought lol. Having the same vibration issue.

That's me!! I remember that. It was the performance exhaust vs. the stock modded and mine sounded louder hahahaha

The steering wheel vibration is bothering me most on the highway but luckily I rarely drive on the highway so it's not too big of a problem. I can feel the vibration is getting worse, which isn't a good sign.

[TonySCV]

Originally Posted by Spinny02

It's consistent on the same roads for me almost all the time. One being the parts of the Westpark toll road... (@garbageman). With that said it must be something do with the right harmonics with rOad conditions shocks, springs steering ect. The few time I have not felt it on these road it could have been due to slight tire psi diff or something.

That sounds more like tire vibration if it's happening in the same location every time. Certain grooved pavement and tire tread patterns can clash and cause vibration through the steering column as well. Is this only happening on concrete pavement (vs. asphalt/blacktop)?

[UnfoundLegend]

Originally Posted by TonySCV

That sounds more like tire vibration if it's happening in the same location every time. Certain grooved pavement and tire tread patterns can clash and cause vibration through the steering column as well. Is this only happening on concrete pavement (vs. asphalt/blacktop)?

It's not tire vibration. It has absolutely nothing to do with alignment or anything with the tires. It's within the steering column. All dealerships tell you is it's "normal" but in reality I haven't experienced this in any other car. M3 had no such problem.

[Neil McRae]

two F10 M5's buckets of M3's - no vibration.

first car was 2013, second 2014.

I had a really bad vibration on the 2013 model on a road trip. The internal tyre sensor had snapped and was bouncing around in the tyre. dealer replaced it and problem solved.

Neil.

[M5LA]

I have the steering wheel vibration as well. To try to solve the problem, I re-balanced all 4 tires and got a 4-wheel alignment last month. The problem has not gone away. Beginning to wonder if it has to do with the HR springs and M&S spacers.

I took my car to the tire shop today and had them re-balanced the front wheels once more and re-adjusted the spacers and then tightened them. Seems to help. I will test it more thoroughly tomorrow.

[bimmer-boy]

Not to sure if this has already been mentioned..
But could the vibration not be linked to the drive assistant/lane departure/active security option if you had that put on the car

As that usually gives you a vibration when alerting you.. Maybe that is faulty

Just a thought

[M5LA]

Absolutely not. Well aware of those features and turned them off to experiment. Nothing to do them.

[shahano]

Originally Posted by bimmer-boy

Not to sure if this has already been mentioned..
But could the vibration not be linked to the drive assistant/lane departure/active security option if you had that put on the car

As that usually gives you a vibration when alerting you.. Maybe that is faulty

Just a thought

Definitely not... I dont have any of those options.
Its a very subtle vibrations, but after driving for a long time, you can feel your hands starting to get numb. But again, the vibration is very very subtle. But super annoying

[ChrisNich117]

Originally Posted by UnfoundLegend

That's me!! I remember that. It was the performance exhaust vs. the stock modded and mine sounded louder hahahaha

The steering wheel vibration is bothering me most on the highway but luckily I rarely drive on the highway so it's not too big of a problem. I can feel the vibration is getting worse, which isn't a good sign.

I've solved my issue by either not switching to m mode or not turning off m mode after it has been engaged. I haven't felt anything since. However, once you go from m mode back to your default settings then the problem starts again and you'll have to restart the car to set everything again. It's a pain in the ass but it works for now until there is a software update to fix this nonsense.

I also just did a turner muffler delete, sounds amazing! Pipes look sweet too. Your m3 did sound better. What a waste of 4500 bucks lol. Wasn't doing that again this time around.

[M5essex]

have any UK or RHD owners had this vibration? or are only the left hookers having the issue? I bet US roads are better than our shitty, uneven, pothole ridden surfaces.. perhaps that's the problem, here in the UK we're are just used to a nominal amount of wheel vibration in any car, due to crap roads. so basically we've had to 'man-up' and deal with it....?!

[UnfoundLegend]

Originally Posted by ChrisNich117

I've solved my issue by either not switching to m mode or not turning off m mode after it has been engaged. I haven't felt anything since. However, once you go from m mode back to your default settings then the problem starts again and you'll have to restart the car to set everything again. It's a pain in the ass but it works for now until there is a software update to fix this nonsense.

I also just did a turner muffler delete, sounds amazing! Pipes look sweet too. Your m3 did sound better. What a waste of 4500 bucks lol. Wasn't doing that again this time around.

The vibration I have isn't effected by the modes in the car at all. It doesn't matter what mode it's in it's always present in any configuration.

I just got valves installed for the same price I could have gotten Turner which is what I was looking at getting before, but I hear it's pretty loud to live with everyday. I want to hear it sometime. Valves are a bit louder but not worth what I paid for at all.

[Stiggly]

Originally Posted by B-1 Pilot

I have a LCI CP... did two 3 hour drives this weekend and did not experience this (never have).; I am sorry to hear some are experiencing this.

Bet you feel a few sensations in that B1

[Neil McRae]

Originally Posted by M5essex

have any UK or RHD owners had this vibration? or are only the left hookers having the issue? I bet US roads are better than our shitty, uneven, pothole ridden surfaces.. perhaps that's the problem, here in the UK we're are just used to a nominal amount of wheel vibration in any car, due to crap roads. so basically we've had to 'man-up' and deal with it....?!

two. m5s both pre LCI I and CP no issue.

[soooma]

LCI Non CP and not there... I was worried I may have it but I made sure nothing there..

[sieyalater]

i have about 8k miles on my car and still feel the steering wheel vibration when at 100+ miles braking. it only vibrates when i brake at high speed.

I haven't gotten it fixed yet cuz i have tried almost every solution but it hasn't been working. So i've gotten used to it, oh well. Plus I created this account in this forum to find a solution to fix it. But like I said nothing can be done..

[cnes]

There was a solution to this I believe, i found after searching through forums. not sure which forum it was posted in.. other 5 series and 7 series had the issue as well. so its not just f10 m5s. had to do with replacing parts in the front. it was covered under BMW. problem was solved. can't remember the user of the top of my head. but here is his service pic..