2014 X5 problems

Beechflyr · 06-01-2014, 08:50 AM

I am awaiting delivery of our 3rd X5 in late June. Our 2011 has been great. Just one recall. Otherwise no issues. After reading this and another blog, I would like to know if the problems brought up ( squeaks, rattles, other noises, fit and finish, vibration at 60 mph, etc. ) are widespread or isolated. Lemon has been raised on one of the threads. Some new buyers have been extremely disappointed.
Thanks for your input.
Scott

lovec1990 · 06-01-2014, 09:17 AM

Beechflyr: some first year models have some problems witch are usually fixed next year,but you need too remember that there is much larger group of X5 owners here are posting only unlucky owners or BMW fans who have problems or are very happy with their new X5

ictx5 · 06-01-2014, 10:56 AM

i am very happy and am having no problems. I do notice the noise at high speeds on drivers side. BUT only with no music on. It has not been a big deal. This is my 3rd BMW and my expectations are that it will be trouble free just like the rest of them. And each of my previous BMW's were first year models FWIW.

1230vani · 06-01-2014, 12:08 PM

Dec 2013 production, all good here and zero issues

MJF120 · 06-01-2014, 12:25 PM

Feb14 production - no issues apart from a slight rattle coming from the tailgate somewhere. Will bring it up when it goes in for a service, not bad enough to warrant a trip.
This is my third BMW and the only other problem I've ever had is a rattle from the indicator stalk on an E61.

Never anything mechanical.

hanman · 06-01-2014, 08:23 PM

picked up my 2014 x5 35i M package on May 13th and so far it has been amazing had a 335i sport 2012 previously

stewy604 · 06-02-2014, 10:21 AM

April 2014 production, only had two issues to date (1,600 kms on the odo)...

1) Faulty EGR sensor, came on within 1 km of the dealership following delivery
2) rear hatch rattle (fixed myself)

All in all, I am VERY happy with the quality on this vehicle. The fit and finish (both inside and out), the drivability, fuel economy, and the looks. I love the front end especially...the black surround grills really give it an aggressive look. No buyer's remorse here.

cataitu · 06-02-2014, 11:16 AM

April production... A bit of wind noise on the drivers side. Still only 1100 km on the clock though, but the car is just great! No rattles, squeaking ot other noises so far.

Beechflyr · 06-02-2014, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by stewy604

April 2014 production, only had two issues to date (1,600 kms on the odo)...

1) Faulty EGR sensor, came on within 1 km of the dealership following delivery
2) rear hatch rattle (fixed myself)

All in all, I am VERY happy with the quality on this vehicle. The fit and finish (both inside and out), the drivability, fuel economy, and the looks. I love the front end especially...the black surround grills really give it an aggressive look. No buyer's remorse here.

What did the fix entail?

Windy City · 06-02-2014, 11:48 AM

Besides the vibration issue we have experienced, at 1015 miles, I noticed yesterday the drivers seat "extension" has it's covering falling loose.

stewy604 · 06-02-2014, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beechflyr

What did the fix entail?

For the rattle or the EGR?

Beechflyr · 06-02-2014, 05:58 PM

The rattle.

chrisny · 06-02-2014, 06:43 PM

sunroof won't open (going in tomorrow) and I too think I have a rattle in the trunk somewhere. Taking everything out of the car tonight before I bring it in to see if the 'rattle' is actually just some of our crap back there somewhere. Will bring that up too if it remains when the car is empty of our kids' toys and other clutter..

we zoom · 06-02-2014, 07:48 PM

No buyer remorse here. Built in April, 2500 happy miles with no proablems.

originalgoods13 · 06-02-2014, 11:24 PM

October 31 production date and 5,000 clicks and no issues. One of the first x5 on the city

stewy604 · 06-03-2014, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Beechflyr

The rattle.

It turned out to be the lower section / panel of the liftgate...nothing a little felt tape can't fix!

chrisny · 06-03-2014, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisny

sunroof won't open (going in tomorrow) and I too think I have a rattle in the trunk somewhere. Taking everything out of the car tonight before I bring it in to see if the 'rattle' is actually just some of our crap back there somewhere. Will bring that up too if it remains when the car is empty of our kids' toys and other clutter..

So of course the sunroof was fully functional when I left for the dealership this morning. They're still trying to figure out the rattle.

Edit: rattle fixed, they took apart all sorts of the plastic pieces in the back, added some felt tape, and made sure everything was tight.

Also re-sealed and "recoded" the sunroof just to make sure it didn't start acting up again. I think the recoding must just mean bringing the whole car up to latest software version, as I now get psi readings for the TPMS, previously only got the green or yellow lights.

Marc2000 · 06-04-2014, 09:30 PM

My vehicle is also April production and I have wind noise from driver door also. Did u find out what the cause was

06-01-2014, 08:50 AM	#1
Beechflyr Enlisted Member 11 Rep 30 Posts Drives: E70 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central Ca. iTrader: (0)	2014 X5 problems I am awaiting delivery of our 3rd X5 in late June. Our 2011 has been great. Just one recall. Otherwise no issues. After reading this and another blog, I would like to know if the problems brought up ( squeaks, rattles, other noises, fit and finish, vibration at 60 mph, etc. ) are widespread or isolated. Lemon has been raised on one of the threads. Some new buyers have been extremely disappointed. Thanks for your input. Scott
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lovec1990 Private First Class 10 Rep 163 Posts Drives: X Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Slovenia iTrader: (0)	Beechflyr: some first year models have some problems witch are usually fixed next year,but you need too remember that there is much larger group of X5 owners here are posting only unlucky owners or BMW fans who have problems or are very happy with their new X5
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06-01-2014, 10:56 AM	#3
ictx5 Private 2 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 M sport, 2011 528i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Dubya, KS iTrader: (0)	i am very happy and am having no problems. I do notice the noise at high speeds on drivers side. BUT only with no music on. It has not been a big deal. This is my 3rd BMW and my expectations are that it will be trouble free just like the rest of them. And each of my previous BMW's were first year models FWIW.
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1230vani Colonel 653 Rep 2,705 Posts Drives: G05 40i LCI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A iTrader: (0)	Dec 2013 production, all good here and zero issues
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MJF120 Private 2 Rep 58 Posts Drives: X5 25D Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Feb14 production - no issues apart from a slight rattle coming from the tailgate somewhere. Will bring it up when it goes in for a service, not bad enough to warrant a trip. This is my third BMW and the only other problem I've ever had is a rattle from the indicator stalk on an E61. Never anything mechanical.
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06-02-2014, 10:21 AM	#7
stewy604 Lieutenant Colonel 290 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	April 2014 production, only had two issues to date (1,600 kms on the odo)... 1) Faulty EGR sensor, came on within 1 km of the dealership following delivery 2) rear hatch rattle (fixed myself) All in all, I am VERY happy with the quality on this vehicle. The fit and finish (both inside and out), the drivability, fuel economy, and the looks. I love the front end especially...the black surround grills really give it an aggressive look. No buyer's remorse here. __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750
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06-02-2014, 11:16 AM	#8
cataitu Private 43 Rep 97 Posts Drives: X5 F15 M50d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Luxembourg iTrader: (0)	April production... A bit of wind noise on the drivers side. Still only 1100 km on the clock though, but the car is just great! No rattles, squeaking ot other noises so far.
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06-02-2014, 11:48 AM	#10
Windy City Private 14 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 IND/ESS modded vert Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (0)	Besides the vibration issue we have experienced, at 1015 miles, I noticed yesterday the drivers seat "extension" has it's covering falling loose. Attached Images
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06-02-2014, 05:58 PM	#12
Beechflyr Enlisted Member 11 Rep 30 Posts Drives: E70 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central Ca. iTrader: (0)	The rattle.
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06-02-2014, 06:43 PM	#13
chrisny Brigadier General 547 Rep 3,307 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	sunroof won't open (going in tomorrow) and I too think I have a rattle in the trunk somewhere. Taking everything out of the car tonight before I bring it in to see if the 'rattle' is actually just some of our crap back there somewhere. Will bring that up too if it remains when the car is empty of our kids' toys and other clutter..
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06-02-2014, 07:48 PM	#14
we zoom New Member 9 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 sDrive35i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Springdale, Arkansas iTrader: (0)	No buyer remorse here. Built in April, 2500 happy miles with no proablems.
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06-02-2014, 11:24 PM	#15
originalgoods13 Captain 290 Rep 625 Posts Drives: Chevy Spark Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0)	October 31 production date and 5,000 clicks and no issues. One of the first x5 on the city
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06-04-2014, 09:30 PM	#18
Marc2000 New Member 4 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	My vehicle is also April production and I have wind noise from driver door also. Did u find out what the cause was
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