Popping Sound from Tailgate

[toxic_bimmer]

I also hear all kinds of weird noises from the cargo area of my 2015 X6. I first thought that there was something loose in the trunk BUT all was fine. The noises (mostly squeaking and rattling) come and go, but mostly appear on rough surfaces, especially city pavement. My guess is that all these noises come from all the hinges, rails and locks that fix/hold back seats in place and the cargo cover railing in X6 case.

My theory is that the structural rigidity of the back part of any SUV is less than that of in the front part due to wide disconnected opening behind the back seats (floor and roof only and no midsection connection), hence all the vibrations and micro deformations of the structure make the metal and plastic parts move more than desired, thus causing the metal and plastic parts make these annoying noises. But this is just a theory.

[radrads203]

Originally Posted by M.bektas

Hi.

I hope this will help.

Thank you M.bektas for the advise... i have the same problem... plastic contact plastic sounds from my tailgate too.. after seeing this post, i have put some electical tape on the position mentioned by M.bektas instead of taking out the own thing and adjusting it.... the noise has gone for now.

[iconoclast]

how many of you have removed the cargo cover? it was the first item i removed from the vehicle when i took delivery of it. this may be the source of your issue(s) as well.

[LBBX5M]

Originally Posted by Nonopr01

Thanks for the help

I have been having a similar problem. I could hear something rattling/loose coming from the back side of my F85. I tried to eliminate all possibilities such as Spare tire, First aid kit located in the compartment behind the rear lights, the rails in the trunk (I made sure they are stable, I removed the safety/grocery net that connects to the movable loops in the trunk rail, i folded the rear seats... etc
I went to BMW for my driver side mirror camera issue and i talked to their body-shop expert and he mentioned that they might have to adjust the parts i will be including as a photo. As you can already see that the original adjustment shows one side is wider than the other.. I guess with temperature differences from day and nigh and being in the garage and out... it needs to be readjusted. I will yet have to test drive it and see if this solved the issue.

[Nonopr01]

Originally Posted by LBBX5M

I have been having a similar problem. I could hear something rattling/loose coming from the back side of my F85. I tried to eliminate all possibilities such as Spare tire, First aid kit located in the compartment behind the rear lights, the rails in the trunk (I made sure they are stable, I removed the safety/grocery net that connects to the movable loops in the trunk rail, i folded the rear seats... etc
I went to BMW for my driver side mirror camera issue and i talked to their body-shop expert and he mentioned that they might have to adjust the parts i will be including as a photo. As you can already see that the original adjustment shows one side is wider than the other.. I guess with temperature differences from day and nigh and being in the garage and out... it needs to be readjusted. I will yet have to test drive it and see if this solved the issue.

Did that also still not able to get rid of the popping sound.

[alphaod]

I'm noticing creaks on my tailgate now too. But it's not when driving. I get creaks when I close the tailgate using the button. Not sure if it's because of the warmer weather or what since I didn't have this issue during the winter months.

[zachzay]

Originally Posted by LBBX5M

I have been having a similar problem. I could hear something rattling/loose coming from the back side of my F85. I tried to eliminate all possibilities such as Spare tire, First aid kit located in the compartment behind the rear lights, the rails in the trunk (I made sure they are stable, I removed the safety/grocery net that connects to the movable loops in the trunk rail, i folded the rear seats... etc
I went to BMW for my driver side mirror camera issue and i talked to their body-shop expert and he mentioned that they might have to adjust the parts i will be including as a photo. As you can already see that the original adjustment shows one side is wider than the other.. I guess with temperature differences from day and nigh and being in the garage and out... it needs to be readjusted. I will yet have to test drive it and see if this solved the issue.

Any luck? How did they adjust??

[LBBX5M]

Originally Posted by alphaod

I'm noticing creaks on my tailgate now too. But it's not when driving. I get creaks when I close the tailgate using the button. Not sure if it's because of the warmer weather or what since I didn't have this issue during the winter months.

My creak / rattling noise is gone 100%. Can you send me a video of the noise i will be seeing the head of the service department soon. I can show him the video and he might suggest a solution. I will pm you my email.

[sssmokie]

Originally Posted by LBBX5M

My creak / rattling noise is gone 100%. Can you send me a video of the noise i will be seeing the head of the service department soon. I can show him the video and he might suggest a solution. I will pm you my email.

Hi, did you adjust those so that they extend more or you retracted them as much as possible?

Also, I removed the caps and lost them... I think they threw them away at the carwash. Does anyone know if there is a part number for them?

[iconoclast]

Originally Posted by Nonopr01

Did that also still not able to get rid of the popping sound.

the cargo tie downs sometimes rattle against the rail. have you removed them to see if they are the culprits?

[artem123]

Originally Posted by sssmokie

Hi, did you adjust those so that they extend more or you retracted them as much as possible?

Also, I removed the caps and lost them... I think they threw them away at the carwash. Does anyone know if there is a part number for them?

After i wrapped those things on gate itself with electrical tape rattle has completely gone.

[sssmokie]

Originally Posted by artem123

After i wrapped those things on gate itself with electrical tape rattle has completely gone.

Hi,
Thanks for the input. I will try that later on. Hope it does the job!

[Alan l.]

i wrapped mine with felt tape from amazon in the same spot and it fixed my tailgate rattle completely.

[iconoclast]

OEM Tesa Tape:
61-13-6-908-716

Felt Tape:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QDRRNE/

[sssmokie]

The felt tape did the trick! Thanks guys!

The thing I hear now are creaks from the drivers door. Also noticed that when i put the window up and it reaches the top its starts creaking for several seconds as well. Any ideas?

[Alan l.]

I use this on the rubber trims around all of the doors to help with squeaks.



https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[LBBX5M]

Originally Posted by sssmokie

Hi, did you adjust those so that they extend more or you retracted them as much as possible?

Also, I removed the caps and lost them... I think they threw them away at the carwash. Does anyone know if there is a part number for them?

How did it go? PLEASE ask your dealership to check the parts i took picture of and show them the picture. I am sure they know how to balance it properly since each car comes off the production line a bit different.

[sssmokie]

Originally Posted by LBBX5M

How did it go? PLEASE ask your dealership to check the parts i took picture of and show them the picture. I am sure they know how to balance it properly since each car comes off the production line a bit different.

I havent been to the dealership yet, but I think i found the part number I am looking for and ordered it:51247372457

Other than that I put the felt tape as suggested in the posts and it actually almost completely eliminated the popping noise! I hope that once i put the protective caps back on it would be out completely, but it is a major improvement already.

[IvanLZ]

I had the popping noise and saw the scratches from the part you guys shown. Wrapped it on electrical tape and the noise is gone

[originalgoods13]

I sprayed silicon lubricant on both the plastic and where it meets that circular rubber and the noise got worse.

I believe these two parts needs to be clean and free of dirt and grime, so I washed both the plastic piece and the circular rubber stopper with the BMW glass cleaner and the noise went away.

My X5 has about 25K miles and the noise got progressively worse throughout this year.

[artem123]

Originally Posted by originalgoods13

I sprayed silicon lubricant on both the plastic and where it meets that circular rubber and the noise got worse.

I believe these two parts needs to be clean and free of dirt and grime, so I washed both the plastic piece and the circular rubber stopper with the BMW glass cleaner and the noise went away.

My X5 has about 25K miles and the noise got progressively worse throughout the year.

Is because those latches have to be tight. Lubricating them will make back gate to slide there and hence make more noise. It has to be tight. So tape it is)))

[BimmerGuyFL78]

I just bought friction tape. Going to apply it soon. HOPE it works.