Second Hand BMW i3 Power Steering Pump
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Buying a used BMW i3 power steering pump: what matters
Fitment on a used power steering pump varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
- Confirm your car has hydraulic power steering
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Fitment questions
Does the BMW i3 have a power steering pump?
No — the BMW i3 does not have a power steering pump on any variant. The i3 uses an electric power-assisted steering system (EPAS) that is fully integrated into the steering column and motor assembly, with no hydraulic pump fitted to any version of the car. If your steering feels heavy or is malfunctioning, the part you are likely looking for is the electric power steering motor or steering column assembly, not a hydraulic pump.
My BMW i3 has a steering fault — what part should I actually be searching for?
Because the i3 has fully electric steering with no hydraulic components, the relevant parts to look for are the electric power steering motor, the steering column with integrated assist motor, or the steering rack assembly. A breaker will be able to identify the correct unit from your registration number, as the exact assembly may vary between the pre-facelift i3 (2013–2017) and the facelifted i3 (2017 onwards). Confirm the exact unit with the breaker before purchasing, as these are electronic components and the part must match your vehicle's build.
Does it matter whether I have the standard i3 or the i3s when looking for steering parts?
The i3s, introduced in 2017 alongside the facelift, shares the same basic electric steering architecture as the standard i3, but it has a wider track and different suspension tuning. Whether the steering column or rack from a standard i3 crosses over to an i3s is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as the geometry and component calibration may differ. There is no hydraulic steering pump on either variant.
Will steering components from a 2015 i3 fit a 2018 i3?
The i3 received a facelift in 2017, and while the underlying electric steering system architecture is similar across generations, electrical and software integration means components from a pre-2017 car may not be directly compatible with a post-2017 car. Confirm with the breaker whether the specific steering column or rack assembly from a 2015 car will match your 2018 vehicle's specification before buying. The important thing to note is that neither car has a hydraulic power steering pump, so that part does not exist on the i3 at any point in its production.
Could the part I need be listed under a different name at the breaker?
Yes — because there is no hydraulic pump on the i3, breakers will not have a power steering pump listed for this model. The correct parts to ask about are the electric power steering rack, the steering column assembly, or the EPS motor unit. When contacting a breaker, give them your registration number so they can pull the correct part from a matching i3, and ask them to confirm the part number against your car's spec.