Wheel Bearing Issues

elm3 · 10-13-2016, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JNoSol

Took my car in complaining clicking is getting louder and unacceptable. Shop foreman drove the car and reported "nothing out of the ordinary." Pretty much calling me crazy, my proof recorded today... I'm not very happy with BMW right now.

Is the noise only happens when turning either left or right? Or does it happen going straight too?

JNoSol · 10-14-2016, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by elm3

Is the noise only happens when turning either left or right? Or does it happen going straight too?

You can hear it when going straight, but it's a bit louder when turning.

BMWOO7 · 10-15-2016, 09:53 AM

6700 mile update

2015 F85 X5M - Owned just over a year now and nothing.
Drive in Comfort Mode
95%+ Highway Driving

Alan l. · 10-16-2016, 10:19 AM

4600 miles and nothing.

Mine has a different sound coming from the front driver side wheel area where right before the car slows to a full stop under 5mph it would make a very subtle pop sound only audiable with the radio off. Very faint and repeatable.

onfireX5 · 10-16-2016, 02:51 PM

I've heard that sound a couple of times with the windows down.

BMWadrenaline · 10-17-2016, 12:20 PM

Service bulletin has been released to installed a small disc/spacer between rotor and hub, had it done on mine and havent heard it since, Service bulletin number, 34 05 15

Yiming · 10-17-2016, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWadrenaline

Service bulletin has been released to installed a small disc/spacer between rotor and hub, had it done on mine and havent heard it since, Service bulletin number, 34 05 15

Was mentioned in page 2 or 3 of this post but for most the problem came back after a couple k miles

Billaeon · 10-18-2016, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWadrenaline

Service bulletin has been released to installed a small disc/spacer between rotor and hub, had it done on mine and havent heard it since, Service bulletin number, 34 05 15

You might want to read through this thread in its entirety. Many folks (myself included) have had the same fix as you applied only to have the sound return. Most went on to have the wheel hubs replaced. The latter fix worked for some, though others (again, like myself) have the sound returning even with the latter fix.

I urge you to find my post on the wheel hub replacement from earlier in this thread. The SB # for that fix is listed there; useful info in the event the fix they applied for you doesn't take.

onfireX5 · 10-18-2016, 08:37 AM

I can not believe this is still an issue for BMW. Now the 2017's are clicking. It's a simple hub with a simple Timken bearing. Geez, oversize it and fix it forever. No more bandaids.

critical_mass · 10-18-2016, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWadrenaline

Service bulletin has been released to installed a small disc/spacer between rotor and hub, had it done on mine and havent heard it since, Service bulletin number, 34 05 15

sorry man, old news and was only a temporary fix

Billaeon · 10-18-2016, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by onfireX5

I can not believe this is still an issue for BMW. Now the 2017's are clicking. It's a simple hub with a simple Timken bearing. Geez, oversize it and fix it forever. No more bandaids.

*this*

Vandark · 10-20-2016, 03:18 AM

Had the issue since 5,000KM (11,000 km now). Been to the dealership 3 times trying to fix it.

1- Suspension alignment and refitting. Didn't fix anything
2- Replaced both front wheel bearings. Didn't fix anything
3- installed spacers and lubrication "Per BMW Germany guidelines". Didn't fix anything

I am thinking of telling them buy the car back or something because this is ridiculous. I also have a Cayenne GTS (70k KM) it has a very minor clicking noise issue, can only hear it in underground parking lots, the X5M clicks so loud everyone turns around to look at what's mimicking the LOST smoke monster sounds :/

awesoM · 10-28-2016, 11:35 PM

I had my fixed, a week later the clicking came back on turns but not as bad as before the fix. I was going to take it back but the clicking stopped when I changed my stock 21" rims for 20" winter rims today. Not sure why but the clicking has stopped for now.

critical_mass · 10-30-2016, 10:24 AM

To go the route of a "buy-back" do you go to the original BMW dealer where the car was purchased or will any BMW dealer work?

seanzhux · 10-30-2016, 07:37 PM

After 4th "fix", the clicking came back. The dealer gave up, they told me BMW had know this issue and was working on the permanent solution. I hope they could work it out before mid next year when I can order new S7. Then I can say bye to BMW permanently.

elisiX · 11-03-2016, 05:18 PM

Clicking is back and louder than ever after both fixes.

Embarrassing to say the least, especially when combined with extremely loud squeaking brakes.

PatrickC23 · 11-04-2016, 09:36 AM

See ya BMW. I sent something to NA, let's see if they even bother to respond.

UrbanExtant · 11-07-2016, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by neurotichamster

To go the route of a "buy-back" do you go to the original BMW dealer where the car was purchased or will any BMW dealer work?

I can tell you from experience, GET AN ATTORNEY!!!!!! I made the mistake of trying to "work with BMW." I will NEVER again approach a car company without an attorney again. Nor will I, after my experience the past months, EVER own a BMW again so long as I live!!!! I'm done with them. I worked with attorneys as a paralegal through college, and I thought I saw the worst of the worst until I dealt with BMW. I have never, in my entire life, seen a group of people who are evil, so willing to show they are evil. It was astounding. Do yourself a favor, and hire more than one attorney, and then confront them. They are the worst of the worst. If you have the privilege of speaking with Donna Russo, record the conversation, she will try, harder than most, to play with your mind. You'll want it on record.

UrbanExtant · 11-07-2016, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PatrickC23

See ya BMW. I sent something to NA, let's see if they even bother to respond.

Get an attorney to fight them. Do NOT try to work with them. They are truly not good people. Three months of dealing with them, and non-disclosure agreements later, I can say they are truly the sludge of the earth. Protect yourself. The small fee you'd pay to attorney is little compared to the crap you'll get from Corporate BMW if you try to deal with them on your own.

tastelid · 11-07-2016, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by UrbanExtant

I can tell you from experience, GET AN ATTORNEY!!!!!! I made the mistake of trying to "work with BMW." I will NEVER again approach a car company without an attorney again. Nor will I, after my experience the past months, EVER own a BMW again so long as I live!!!! I'm done with them. I worked with attorneys as a paralegal through college, and I thought I saw the worst of the worst until I dealt with BMW. I have never, in my entire life, seen a group of people who are evil, so willing to show they are evil. It was astounding. Do yourself a favor, and hire more than one attorney, and then confront them. They are the worst of the worst. If you have the privilege of speaking with Donna Russo, record the conversation, she will try, harder than most, to play with your mind. You'll want it on record.

Wow I am shocked you are swearing off BMW. Seems like you were an insider, based on previous posts.

But I'm not surprised that getting an attorney causes you to get bad treatment. You've essentially given up on any form of nicety at that point, so why should they bother treating you with the kid gloves?

Sorry you had such huge problems.

UrbanExtant · 11-07-2016, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tastelid

Wow I am shocked you are swearing off BMW. Seems like you were an insider, based on previous posts.

But I'm not surprised that getting an attorney causes you to get bad treatment. You've essentially given up on any form of nicety at that point, so why should they bother treating you with the kid gloves?

Sorry you had such huge problems.

We DIDN'T get attorneys until the bitter end. They were assholes through and through, from beginning to end. We wished we'd gotten attorney's involved sooner. It would have gone better.

Because of the non-disclosure agreement, all I'm allowed to say about the end result, was that we reached an amicable result for all parties involved.

ctdw · 11-21-2016, 08:31 AM

I assume there is no permanent fix for this yet and it still exists on the latest builds? I am in the market for a new car and was considering an X6M, but do not want to deal with this noise and issue.

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10-16-2016, 10:19 AM	#444
Alan l. Major General 5429 Rep 8,801 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	4600 miles and nothing. Mine has a different sound coming from the front driver side wheel area where right before the car slows to a full stop under 5mph it would make a very subtle pop sound only audiable with the radio off. Very faint and repeatable.
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10-16-2016, 02:51 PM	#445
onfireX5 Brigadier General 3618 Rep 4,532 Posts Drives: F90M5,F85X5M Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	I've heard that sound a couple of times with the windows down.
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10-17-2016, 12:20 PM	#446
BMWadrenaline @BMWADRENALINE 120 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2016 Alpine X5M Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Service bulletin has been released to installed a small disc/spacer between rotor and hub, had it done on mine and havent heard it since, Service bulletin number, 34 05 15
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10-18-2016, 08:37 AM	#449
onfireX5 Brigadier General 3618 Rep 4,532 Posts Drives: F90M5,F85X5M Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	I can not believe this is still an issue for BMW. Now the 2017's are clicking. It's a simple hub with a simple Timken bearing. Geez, oversize it and fix it forever. No more bandaids.
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10-20-2016, 03:18 AM	#452
Vandark New Member 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: F85 X5M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Doha, Qatar iTrader: (0)	Had the issue since 5,000KM (11,000 km now). Been to the dealership 3 times trying to fix it. 1- Suspension alignment and refitting. Didn't fix anything 2- Replaced both front wheel bearings. Didn't fix anything 3- installed spacers and lubrication "Per BMW Germany guidelines". Didn't fix anything I am thinking of telling them buy the car back or something because this is ridiculous. I also have a Cayenne GTS (70k KM) it has a very minor clicking noise issue, can only hear it in underground parking lots, the X5M clicks so loud everyone turns around to look at what's mimicking the LOST smoke monster sounds :/
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10-28-2016, 11:35 PM	#453
awesoM Lieutenant 307 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 edrive35 2022 X7 M50 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Richmond VA iTrader: (0)	I had my fixed, a week later the clicking came back on turns but not as bad as before the fix. I was going to take it back but the clicking stopped when I changed my stock 21" rims for 20" winter rims today. Not sure why but the clicking has stopped for now. __________________ Currently: 2024 iX xDrive50 & 2022 X7 M50i In the rear view mirror: 94 325is/07 528i/08 X5 3.0/08 328i Conv/11 X5 35i Prem/12 X5 35d/12 335i Conv/15 328d/15 328GT/15 X3 28d #1/15 X3 28d #2/16 X3 35i/16 X5M/16 M4 Conv/17 330e/21 X5 45e - Arctic Grey/21 X5 45e - Alpine White /21 330e Xdrive/I4 e35
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10-30-2016, 10:24 AM	#454
critical_mass First Lieutenant 93 Rep 301 Posts Drives: Ps Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South iTrader: (0)	To go the route of a "buy-back" do you go to the original BMW dealer where the car was purchased or will any BMW dealer work?
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10-30-2016, 07:37 PM	#455
seanzhux New Member 7 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2015 x6m LBB Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	After 4th "fix", the clicking came back. The dealer gave up, they told me BMW had know this issue and was working on the permanent solution. I hope they could work it out before mid next year when I can order new S7. Then I can say bye to BMW permanently.
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11-03-2016, 05:18 PM	#456
elisiX Major 687 Rep 1,328 Posts Drives: '20 X3M Competition Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Clicking is back and louder than ever after both fixes. Embarrassing to say the least, especially when combined with extremely loud squeaking brakes.
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11-04-2016, 09:36 AM	#457
PatrickC23 Colonel 184 Rep 2,245 Posts Drives: '16 991.1 911 GTS, '16 F85 X5M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NNJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW ///M5 [0.00]	See ya BMW. I sent something to NA, let's see if they even bother to respond. __________________ 2016 991.1 911 Carrera GTS 2016 F85 X5M - Carbon Black/Mugello Red
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11-21-2016, 08:31 AM	#462
ctdw Second Lieutenant 124 Rep 208 Posts Drives: M5C (F90) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I assume there is no permanent fix for this yet and it still exists on the latest builds? I am in the market for a new car and was considering an X6M, but do not want to deal with this noise and issue.
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