Post Your F15 Issues Here..........

[tadb1973]

Hi All, I have a 2017 xDrive50i, bought it with 18K miles on it as a CPO car. Original warranty was up July 2021. I have CPO coverage through, I believe July 2022. I put 20K miles on the car as of today, so it currently has 38K miles on it. 6 months ago, dealer said I needed new rear brakes, so I paid to have them completely replaced, with an oil change. Yesterday, passenger rear brakes start grinding, no indicator warning lights on dash or anything. I look and see the outside rear passenger pad is completely worn off, grinding rotor. I can't see inside pad condition, but all other outer pads around the car look great, nice and thick. I took it in to dealer this morning, SA tells me I need new rear brakes again, after 6 months and 8K miles from last rear brake replacement. He tells me my tires are slightly out of spec and that caused the passenger rear brake pad to wear so fast. I will add that these are the staggered summer wheels and tires, but I also have a winter set I've used for about 5K miles total. So these Summer tires currently have about 15K miles on them. My question is, is this at all normal for the rear passenger pad to completely disintegrate, no indicator light on the dash? I am in no way a heavy-footed brake to pedal driver, I use the paddle shifters to downshift to most stops, etc.

I am arguing with my SA, something does not smell right here. I almost feel as though they never replaced the rear brakes 6 months ago, and why the hell did the brake pad indicator warning light not come on? Thanks in advance for any help and advice!

[Seattlesquash]

Originally Posted by tadb1973

Hi All, I have a 2017 xDrive50i, bought it with 18K miles on it as a CPO car. Original warranty was up July 2021. I have CPO coverage through, I believe July 2022. I put 20K miles on the car as of today, so it currently has 38K miles on it. 6 months ago, dealer said I needed new rear brakes, so I paid to have them completely replaced, with an oil change. Yesterday, passenger rear brakes start grinding, no indicator warning lights on dash or anything. I look and see the outside rear passenger pad is completely worn off, grinding rotor. I can't see inside pad condition, but all other outer pads around the car look great, nice and thick. I took it in to dealer this morning, SA tells me I need new rear brakes again, after 6 months and 8K miles from last rear brake replacement. He tells me my tires are slightly out of spec and that caused the passenger rear brake pad to wear so fast. I will add that these are the staggered summer wheels and tires, but I also have a winter set I've used for about 5K miles total. So these Summer tires currently have about 15K miles on them. My question is, is this at all normal for the rear passenger pad to completely disintegrate, no indicator light on the dash? I am in no way a heavy-footed brake to pedal driver, I use the paddle shifters to downshift to most stops, etc.

I am arguing with my SA, something does not smell right here. I almost feel as though they never replaced the rear brakes 6 months ago, and why the hell did the brake pad indicator warning light not come on? Thanks in advance for any help and advice!

Yeah agree, sounds strange. I would say I typically get 50-100k on my rear brakes and like you I think I am light on them. Sorry to hear, and hope you get it sorted!

[hontoir]

Recently my 2018 X5 has developed an issue with the vehicle where:-

Steering feels ‘vague’, steering reacts more violently to road surface imperfections, steering will ‘auto-correct’ more than before when turning.

It feels as though there is a detachment between the steering wheel and the steering (a bit like an old landrover) where the wheels do not respond immediately to the steering and vice versa.

This has resulted in the driving experience becoming a lot less enjoyable that it has been.

BMW Dealer has changed both front tyres and reset the tracking (it was off), but that has only improved the ride comfort and has not resolved the steering feel issue.

Checking the steering lower column, I've uploaded a video of what we found, not sure if this is normal or not:-

https://youtu.be/XcEt0HmGjGI

[tadb1973]

Originally Posted by Seattlesquash

Yeah agree, sounds strange. I would say I typically get 50-100k on my rear brakes and like you I think I am light on them. Sorry to hear, and hope you get it sorted!

Thanks for the input, I ended up compromising (?) with the dealership. They replaced the rear brakes and rotors (again) and charged me for parts only @$525 total...SA told me I should take the deal...lol

[JMAN1111]

Originally Posted by hontoir

Recently my 2018 X5 has developed an issue with the vehicle where:-

Steering feels ‘vague’, steering reacts more violently to road surface imperfections, steering will ‘auto-correct’ more than before when turning.

It feels as though there is a detachment between the steering wheel and the steering (a bit like an old landrover) where the wheels do not respond immediately to the steering and vice versa.

This has resulted in the driving experience becoming a lot less enjoyable that it has been.

BMW Dealer has changed both front tyres and reset the tracking (it was off), but that has only improved the ride comfort and has not resolved the steering feel issue.

Checking the steering lower column, I've uploaded a video of what we found, not sure if this is normal or not:-

https://youtu.be/XcEt0HmGjGI

Check front axles.

[Bimmerman Mel]

Hello I recently put cata cleaner from Dinan cars. The same day I had a handed car wash, shortly after, the outside temp Guage started to malfunction (reading -40 degrees). Then the very next day the engine light came on. Is it possible the cata cleaner damaged the engine? And did the car wash damage temp guage?

[bmwx5nyc]

i have a 2014 x5 and the key fob wasn't opening the car nor turning it on unless i put it on the steering wheel, i took it to the dealer and they said i have aftermarket programs interfering with my key system, the new system is 2500$ and isn't covered by my warranty. Does anyone know if bimmercode and MHD tuning on a 2014 bmw x5 x35i interfere with the key fob system, is there a way to fix my key fob problem? if you have any information i would truly appreciate it, saving me a lot of money. *PHOTO IS FROM BMW DEALERSHIP REPORT

[ill250]

Originally Posted by bmwx5nyc

i have a 2014 x5 and the key fob wasn't opening the car nor turning it on unless i put it on the steering wheel, i took it to the dealer and they said i have aftermarket programs interfering with my key system, the new system is 2500$ and isn't covered by my warranty. Does anyone know if bimmercode and MHD tuning on a 2014 bmw x5 x35i interfere with the key fob system, is there a way to fix my key fob problem? if you have any information i would truly appreciate it, saving me a lot of money. *PHOTO IS FROM BMW DEALERSHIP REPORT

did you change your keyfob batteries to fresh new ones? could be low on battery

[oem.plus_440gc]

My wife's 2015 X5 recently had the up/down function on the steering wheel adjustment stop working. It still telescopes in and out just fine. But when you try to move it up or down, I hear a click (almost the sound of a relay switching on and off) but nothing happens. Any one else experience this? Any easy fix? Luckily its position works for both of us, but still would like to fix it if possible.

It randomly happened once a few months ago, but then started working normally again. This time it hasn't come back.

EDIT: Of course as soon as I posted this, drove her car tonight and on the way home from the store it started working again.

[McElroyX5V8]

Hello Bimmerpost,

I’m sharing an iCloud link below. The point of the video is the audio of the noise my x5 50i is making. Sounds like a pig being slaughtered. Problem is by the time I take it to the dealer the noise stops and they say if they can’t replicate it they can’t find/fix it. I’m hoping someone here can help identify what is causing the noise. Any help is much appreciated.

https://share.icloud.com/photos/092g...xTtuWQ9eHKeNlg

[bmwx5nyc]

Originally Posted by ill250

did you change your keyfob batteries to fresh new ones? could be low on battery

yes i did, and it still doesn't work.

[AlexAgafitei]

Hello,

I had an accident, i fixed the car but the high voltage is disconnected.

The two errors are:

High-voltage interlock loop: Line disconnection
High-voltage safety connector (Service Disconnect) disconnected

I have checked the plug connection; it seems to be ok.

Do you have any advice where to check ?

I have checked all the fuses of the car.

[X6_406]

I just bought an X6M yesterday and found this morning that the rear heated seats didn’t work. The dealer was awesome and fixed it for me today.

[whataboutauto]

Originally Posted by S1OOORR

Although I Just Took Delivery On 4/7/2014 I Been Reading The Forum And Came Across Some Owners Posting There Issues With There F15 Shortly After Taking Delivery, Within The First Couple Hundred Of Miles. I Just Wanted To Start A Thread About F15 With Issues. Im Sure Most People Wont Have A Issue For The Life Of The Ownership Of The Vehicle But Just Though People Can Post And Share Some Of The Problems They Are Experiencing With The F15 Now In This Thread. So If You Care To Share Your Faults With Your F15 Please Do So.

[Mavsfan]

2016 40e - bought it CPO about 3 years ago. Had brakes replaced under maintenance program. Went into limp mode a couple years ago and required new batteries ($800). Rear suspension kept sagging about a year ago and I got new rear air springs/bags ($1000). Now they are sagging again and my indy shop says I need a new compressor ($2000?).

I still like it overall, especially since I got my Level 2 charger and have been getting 70mpg / 1500 miles per tank. I would love to get the compressor fixed and not drop another $2K into the rear suspension after spending $1K on the bags last year and only having ~45K miles.

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by bmwx5nyc

i have a 2014 x5 and the key fob wasn't opening the car nor turning it on unless i put it on the steering wheel, i took it to the dealer and they said i have aftermarket programs interfering with my key system, the new system is 2500$ and isn't covered by my warranty. Does anyone know if bimmercode and MHD tuning on a 2014 bmw x5 x35i interfere with the key fob system, is there a way to fix my key fob problem? if you have any information i would truly appreciate it, saving me a lot of money. *PHOTO IS FROM BMW DEALERSHIP REPORT

What aftermarket software is the dealer referring to?

[jarunis]

Originally Posted by AlexAgafitei

Hello,

I had an accident, i fixed the car but the high voltage is disconnected.

The two errors are:

High-voltage interlock loop: Line disconnection
High-voltage safety connector (Service Disconnect) disconnected

I have checked the plug connection; it seems to be ok.

Do you have any advice where to check ?

I have checked all the fuses of the car.

you need to double-check the high voltage connector, you need to push in using a screwdriver

[Jakesax]

My m50d stutters at low revs and light acceleration. Had new egr and new inlet manifold. Still no joy.

[calvin-my]

I have a 40e, when the PHEV battery is at low charge, AC basically takes very long to cool up the car. Recently the front row AC blow with ambient air without cooling.

Sent for inspection and was told DME issue. After DME replaced, so far so good.

[destroy26]

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About 3 weeks ago I did a full brake pad, rotor and sensor job on my 2017 X5 35i, which went well. I installed Akebono Euro Ceramic pads, as well as Zimmerman rotors. I also cleaned the caliper carriers and everything slides nicely.

Since I performed the job, the brake pedal squeaks (like in the above linked video) on the first press of the day. After the first press of the day, there's no more squeaking or issues.

Is this indicative of a problem? Or just a minor annoyance?

[Seattlesquash]

Originally Posted by destroy26

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About 3 weeks ago I did a full brake pad, rotor and sensor job on my 2017 X5 35i, which went well. I installed Akebono Euro Ceramic pads, as well as Zimmerman rotors. I also cleaned the caliper carriers and everything slides nicely.

Since I performed the job, the brake pedal squeaks (like in the above linked video) on the first press of the day. After the first press of the day, there's no more squeaking or issues.

Is this indicative of a problem? Or just a minor annoyance?

Did you use anti-squeak grease on back of pads, or shims. I am not a fan of shins but always use the grease and done well by me w noise on all vehicles.

[destroy26]

Originally Posted by Seattlesquash

Did you use anti-squeak grease on back of pads, or shims. I am not a fan of shins but always use the grease and done well by me w noise on all vehicles.

I did. Lubed up with the grease that was sent with the pads from FCP Euro.