BMW iX Steering Problems: Warning Lights & Heavy Feel

Hey there! I've got some experience with EVs, been working on them for a few years now. I actually faced a really similar issue with my 2021 BMW i4. Those warning lights you mentioned definitely sound familiar, had the exact same combo pop up on my dash. The heavy steering and vibrations were there too. I initially thought it might be something major, but it turned out to be just the steering angle sensor coding that went wonky. Took it to my workshop and they sorted it out pretty quickly, about 3 hours total. Cost me 195 Euro for the recoding. The car's been running smooth ever since. Before I share more specific details, could you tell me if you're getting any specific error codes? Also, when exactly do these symptoms show up, right at startup or after driving for a while? These details would help me give you better guidance based on my experience.

Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm having the exact same warning combo on my iX (currently at 113860 KM). The symptoms appear right after I start the car. Really helpful to know it might just be a sensor coding issue and not something more serious. Haven't gotten any specific error codes yet, but I'll definitely keep your repair info in mind when I take it for the check-up. Good to hear it was a relatively quick fix for you, gives me hope it won't be too complex for mine either.

Hey again! Glad to help further. Yeah, those early-startup symptoms on your iX sound exactly like what I experienced with my i4. Since you mentioned it happens right at startup, that's actually really similar to how mine acted, it's a pretty classic sign of a coding issue rather than mechanical failure, which is good news! Just had a thought, before taking it to the workshop, have you tried doing a complete power cycle? Like, fully shutting down the car, waiting about 10 minutes, then starting it again? In my case, this temporarily cleared the warnings a couple times before I got it properly fixed. Though it's not a permanent solution, it might help confirm it's sensor-related. My i4's mileage was pretty close to yours (around 108000 KM) when this happened, so I'm even more convinced it's the same issue. Just wondering, have you noticed if the warnings get worse in certain weather conditions? Mine used to act up more during cold mornings. Keep us posted on what your workshop finds. I'd bet good money it's that same sensor coding problem I had. Should be a pretty straightforward fix!

Thanks for the additional info and tips! I actually tried the power cycle you suggested, turned everything off, waited about 15 minutes, and gave it another go. The warnings did clear temporarily but came back after a few hours, just like you mentioned. Really appreciate that insight! To answer your question about the weather, now that you mention it, I've definitely noticed it's been worse these past few cold mornings. Didn't make the connection before, but that's another similarity with your case. The fact that your i4 had the same issue at similar mileage makes me feel much better about this whole situation. I've booked it in at the workshop for next week. Given all these matching symptoms, I'm hoping it'll just need that sensor recoding like yours did. I'll post an update once I get it sorted. Thanks again for all your help, it's been super reassuring to hear from someone who's been through the same thing!