[xojustin]

Noticed my steering wheel on my '16 M235i is making a lot of noise (from the hollow plastic) literally whenever you touch it, turn it, pull on it, push on it, etc etc.

Literally just slightly moving it you get a "crack" sound (like someone squishing an empty water bottle). Is this normal? Is the plastic on these steering wheels supposed to make this much noise?!

[kevinf]

yeah this has been one of my main complaints. I had the whole bottom piece plus the surrounding trim around the airbag replaced. It has gotten much better but still not perfect.

[walnuttea]

Haven't experienced this issue at all. However, I had an obnoxious noise coming from the paddle shifters. I had them replaced under warranty and the noise went away. Bring it to the dealership and ask them to replace the parts.

[sabynswift]

YES! This has been driving me insane and is my #1 complaint about the car (2016 228i msport with THP). Kevinf, did you have the plastic replaced under warranty?

[kevinf]

yeah it was replaced under warranty

[xojustin]

Yeah i'm gonna have them replace the steering wheel, it's so fucking annoying. Every time I pull or push on the wheel or turn you hear a slight "creak" like someone is slowly trying to crush an empty water bottle.

That and the damn vents. Anyone else notice the same sound coming from the vents / dash area? Like in the center around where the screen and the vents meet? Am I going crazy? I am, aren't I?