2500 RPM Vibration/Growl Normal?

[bigx5er]

When I hit 2500 RPM on my 3.0 (around 70 MPH) the "growl" of the exhaust gets louder and the steering wheel/gas pedal have a slight vibration to them. It's loud enough to notice the difference -- quieter and smooth at 2000 RPM.

Is this normal? I had been driving a 328i loaner for a week while my fuel pump was being replaced and I notice the noise/vibration even more now.

My X is going back in, they fixed the fuel pump but now the fuel gauge isn't working right.

[fedja355]

I have the same thing, I don't think it should be normal, what did dealer say, i'm really interested?

[rh71]

any vibration in the pedal is not normal... it should be completely smooth. They need to get it right.

[fedja355]

Does anyone knows what is it... exactly?

[SHI X5]

Could be power steering. I know it sounds dumb, but I had something like this, only noticed on freeway, took it in,they fixed it under warranty, and it was steering related.