Second Hand BMW X4 Steering Column

Yes, every BMW X4 has a steering column — it runs from the steering wheel down to the steering rack and is present on all variants across both generations. There is nothing unusual about the drivetrain or engine layout that would remove this part from any X4. You can search with confidence knowing the part exists on your vehicle.

The F26 and G02 are completely different platforms, so a steering column from the first generation will not be a straight swap into the second generation. The column length, spline count, electrical connectors, and mounting points all changed with the new architecture. Always source a column from the correct generation and confirm the part number with the breaker against your registration.

Trim level on its own does not affect which steering column is fitted — a column from an xLine is mechanically the same as one from an M Sport within the same generation. Where a meaningful difference can exist is with optional features such as electric steering column adjustment or column stalks tied to specific option packages, so confirm with the breaker that the adjustment mechanism and stalk configuration match your car. Never assume a mismatch based on trim name alone.

For the steering column itself, engine size does not drive a meaningful fitment difference in the way it might for brakes or driveshafts. The column is determined primarily by generation (F26 or G02) and any factory-fitted adjustment or electronic options rather than whether the car has a 2.0-litre or 3.0-litre engine. Confirm the specific part number with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

The F26 generation ran from 2014 to 2018, and the G02 generation launched in 2018, so a 2018 donor car could be either generation depending on when it was built and registered. If the 2018 car is also an F26, fitment is plausible, but if it is an early G02, the column will not interchange with your 2017 F26. Check the chassis code or confirm the generation with the breaker before ordering.

Fuel type alone does not determine which steering column is fitted — the critical factor is the generation (F26 2014–2018 or G02 2018 onwards) rather than whether the engine runs on petrol or diesel. Both fuel types share the same fundamental steering architecture within a given generation. Confirm the full part number with the breaker against your registration to rule out any option-code differences.