BMW i3 Multiple Warning Lights & Heavy Steering Mystery

I had almost identical issues with my 2019 BMW i8 Hybrid. Last month, I dealt with those exact same warning lights and heavy steering. After diagnosis, it turned out the steering angle sensor was indeed faulty and needed recalibration plus replacement. The symptoms you're describing match my experience perfectly, the heavy steering and vibrations were quite concerning. The mechanics found that moisture had gotten into the sensor unit, causing intermittent failures and those multiple warning lights. It wasn't a huge mechanical issue, but it needed immediate attention since it affects crucial safety systems. The repair involved replacing the sensor unit and recalibrating the new one with proper coding. The whole process took about half a day at the shop. Since the fix, my car has been running perfectly with no warning lights or steering issues. Would definitely recommend getting it checked soon, as driving with faulty steering sensors isn't safe in the long run.

Hey, thanks for sharing your experience! I was getting worried about the potential repair costs. Would you mind telling me how much you ended up paying for the sensor replacement and recalibration? Also, has everything been running smoothly since the repair, or have you noticed any other quirks? I'm trying to budget for this and want to make sure I'm prepared for any follow-up issues.

Hey there! I'm glad to give you an update on my i8's repair situation. The total cost came to 195 € for fixing the steering angle sensor coding, which honestly wasn't as bad as I initially feared. Since getting it sorted at the mechanic, everything's been running like a dream, no more warning lights popping up on the dashboard, and the steering feels perfect again. The vibrations and heavy steering completely disappeared after they fixed the sensor coding. It's back to that smooth BMW handling we all love. I haven't noticed any other issues at all, it's been about a month now, and the car's performing exactly as it should. The repair was definitely worth every cent, and I'm just relieved it wasn't something more serious (and expensive!). Just make sure you get it checked out soon, these sensor issues can be a real pain if left too long. But once it's fixed, you should be good to go!

Thanks so much for all the details! Just got back from the mechanic today and wanted to update you. You were spot on about the steering angle sensor! My repair ended up being pretty similar to yours. The mechanic found the same moisture issue and had to replace the entire unit. The whole thing was actually cheaper than I expected, came in just under what you paid. Got it done this morning, and wow, what a difference! The steering is back to being super smooth, all those annoying warning lights are gone, and no more weird vibrations. The funniest part was watching the mechanic's face when he first plugged in the diagnostic tool. He just looked at me and said, "Yep, classic BMW sensor drama." Took them about 4 hours to fix everything up, but my car feels like new again. Really appreciate you sharing your experience, it helped me feel much more confident about what needed to be done. Fingers crossed it stays running smoothly like yours!