2024 BMW EPS Noise at End Stops TSB 32 01 25
BMW has issued Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 32 01 25 to address rumbling and groaning noises from the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system when the steering wheel is turned to its end stops in certain 2024 BMW models. The issue is caused by a software bug.
Si applica anche a
- BMW 740i
- 2024
- BMW iX
- 2024
- BMW X3
- 2024
BMW has released Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 32 01 25 to address a specific issue affecting the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system in certain 2024 BMW models. Owners may notice "Rumbling, groaning type noises from the EPS" when the steering wheel is turned fully to its end stops. This TSB provides a software-based solution for the 2024 BMW EPS noise.
Symptoms
Owners of affected 2024 BMW vehicles may experience "Rumbling, groaning type noises from the EPS" when the steering wheel is turned to its end stops. This symptom is specifically related to the Electric Power Steering system.
Cause
The root cause of the
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is my 2024 BMW's steering making noise?
- If your 2024 BMW is producing rumbling or groaning noises from the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system when the steering wheel is at its end stops, it's likely due to a software bug. BMW Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 32 01 25 addresses this specific issue.
- What is BMW TSB 32 01 25?
- BMW TSB 32 01 25 is a Technical Service Bulletin issued by BMW to address "NOISES FROM ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS AT END STOPS." It outlines a software update procedure to correct a bug causing these noises in affected 2024 BMW models.
- Will I need new parts to fix the EPS noise in my BMW?
- No, according to BMW TSB 32 01 25, a parts replacement does not provide a remedy and is unnecessary. The issue is a software bug, and the correction involves updating the vehicle's software.
- How is the 2024 BMW EPS noise issue resolved?
- The 2024 BMW EPS noise issue is resolved by programming the vehicle to a specific I-level software version or newer. This software update is performed by a BMW technician using the ISTA diagnostic system, which automatically reprograms and codes all necessary control modules.
What BMW 530i owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 18 model years.
- 568
- Owner complaints
- 33
- Recalls
- 736
- Service bulletins
- 35
- Crashes reported
- 39
- Fires reported
- 37
- Injuries reported
The 2024 model year
13 complaints, the 12th most of 18 model years on file. Owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 7 recalls on file.
Steering, the system this article covers, accounts for 32 of 568 complaints (6%), including 1 for 2024.
Complaints by model year
| 2001 | 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 29 | |
| 2003 | 46 | |
| 2004 | 129 | |
| 2005 | 58 | |
| 2006 | 84 | |
| 2007 | 73 | |
| 2017 | 18 | |
| 2018 | 26 | |
| 2024 | 13 |
Most-reported systems
- Air Bags — 192
- Electrical System — 106
- Seats — 65
- Engine — 51
- Seat Belts — 43
Latest recalls for the 2024 model year
- 26V422000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (Jul 2026)
- 26V056000 — Electrical System (Jan 2026)
- 24V739000 — Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (Oct 2024)
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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