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

[KingBiscuit]

Let the warranty fix it and SELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by GuyThomas

I do not have the codes but 6-7 shift was a slip/bang while all others were smooth.

After a bit of stop and go traffic- the downshift to second gear while then getting back into slight acceleration with traffic made the transmission feel like it was going to drop out of the car.

I drive very cautiously and average over 20mpg. Always in 'D' mode. All else is great, burning 1 qt every 5k so everything seems normal and no lights on the dash at all.

This could be due to bad solenoids on the mechatronics unit.

If your transmission (GA8HP75Z) is anything like the 6HP ZF transmission then replacing the solenoids would be the first step i would do.

Dealers don't replace this, they just replace the whole transmission.

[swainbmw]

I know what a rattle is but i would say this is more of a squeak like plastic making a rubbing noise have had to dealer and we have replaced the rear drop down tail gate plastics and bushing with some success and adjusted rear tail gate latches and also have applied electrical tape to the top latches with no success to remedy the noise anymore ideas out there or services bulletins would be appreciated.

[mikeman2580]

In the market for a CPO 2017 F15..Does anyone have anything positive to say about reliability? Maybe I should'nt be on the "F15 Issues" thread but figured I'd at least give it a shot.

[ems328i]

Originally Posted by mikeman2580

In the market for a CPO 2017 F15..Does anyone have anything positive to say about reliability? Maybe I should'nt be on the "F15 Issues" thread but figured I'd at least give it a shot.

https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1413598

[König]

I just had to replace the front control arms on my '15 X5 after suddenly getting some serious rattling. The techs said this was due to a lack of lubrication on the parts (which obviously come lubricated and sealed from the factory). Unfortunately it was just out of factory warranty with a little over 4 years. Still not something I was expecting at the 45k mile mark. Contacted BMW NA for service credit but was refused.

[KingBiscuit]

Originally Posted by König Schultz

I just had to replace the front control arms on my '15 X5 after suddenly getting some serious rattling. The techs said this was due to a lack of lubrication on the parts (which obviously come lubricated and sealed from the factory). Unfortunately it was just out of factory warranty with a little over 4 years. Still not something I was expecting at the 45k mile mark. Contacted BMW NA for service credit but was refused.

That's pretty sad. I hear more and more unpleasant stories like this. Wonder if I should get out before I have something like this.

How can I tell where mine was made?

[König]

Originally Posted by KingBiscuit

That's pretty sad. I hear more and more unpleasant stories like this. Wonder if I should get out before I have something like this.

How can I tell where mine was made?

I think you should be able to tell where final assembly is based on a VIN lookup. That said, I don't know if these parts get lubricated from the suspension supplier or during final assembly... So the later info may not help you. I did look up that BMW gets it's suspension components from Thyssenkrupp (for what it's worth). If you look up their supplier list, they're pretty much all well known, reputable European companies. Unfortunately mistakes during manufacturing do happen.

Vehicle drives great about $2k later though 😁.

[ems328i]

Originally Posted by König Schultz

I just had to replace the front control arms on my '15 X5 after suddenly getting some serious rattling. The techs said this was due to a lack of lubrication on the parts (which obviously come lubricated and sealed from the factory). Unfortunately it was just out of factory warranty with a little over 4 years. Still not something I was expecting at the 45k mile mark. Contacted BMW NA for service credit but was refused.

Unfortunately this is a long running BMW issue, I had it on my E46 328I back in 2002

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by König Schultz

Vehicle drives great about $2k later though ��.

Was this cost for replacing one left and one right control arm?

[König]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Was this cost for replacing one left and one right control arm?

It was a little less - $1800 and change... This wasn't even "retail." This was insurance pricing, due to the fact that I had an independent appraiser with me. It would've been over $2k at retail. I had someone turn into me in L.A. recently and thought that it was possible that the suspension issue was related (they forced us up onto the curb).

[König]

Separate question. I recently had work done on my car from someone side swiping me. The drivers side mirror was replaced and now doesn't fold in quite as much as the passenger side (totally triggering me every time I fold the mirrors in). Before I go back to the body shop - this isn't some weird quirk with the F15, right? I never noticed it prior, but I would appreciate someone taking a look at their mirrors the next time they fold them in and letting me know ��

[König]

Originally Posted by ems328i

Unfortunately this is a long running BMW issue, I had it on my E46 328I back in 2002

It's a little annoying that this hasn't gotten sorted out over a 10+ yr period, especially with ThyssenKrupp being a pretty reputable manufacturer/supplier. It doesn't seem to be an issue that can cause a catastrophic failure... But certainly doesn't inspire confidence in the QA of parts. This also contrasts with conversations I've had with BMW test engineers who are driving cars around that are testing individual components in turbos 5+ yrs before they're scheduled to go into production.

What can you do?

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by KingBiscuit

...How can I tell where mine was made?

X5s are manufactured in Greer, South Carolina at the Spartanburg BMW plant and modified for armored/security versions in Mexico at the BMW de México Toluca plant. Since July 2009, some assembly operations are also performed in Kaliningrad, Russia by Avtotor.

You can also look at the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 11th VIN digit which reveals the country and plant where the BMW was built:

[skoold2003]

I guess I should throw my hat in the ring here. My '14 50i needs a new engine because of bottom end knocking...

[classic_erik]

Originally Posted by skoold2003

I guess I should throw my hat in the ring here. My '14 50i needs a new engine because of bottom end knocking...

Yikes

[König]

Originally Posted by skoold2003

I guess I should throw my hat in the ring here. My '14 50i needs a new engine because of bottom end knocking...

You need to update this thread with what you're going to have to pay (seems like a steal) and also where we clearly all need to go when our engines shit the bed.

[skoold2003]

Originally Posted by König Schultz

You need to update this thread with what you're going to have to pay (seems like a steal) and also where we clearly all need to go when our engines shit the bed.

I don't want to jinx it like I always do so I'll let you know when it's all said and done.

Someone buy my dang wheels so I can pay for this thing!

[swainbmw]

Anyone have a vibration coming from the plastic intake ? X5 f15 2014

[Chicane_S54]

Originally Posted by gerson

Same story here. I was getting a weird plastic burnt smell so I took it to the mechanic. They charged me 575 to replace and change everything.

Leave it to BMW to design a car that leaks oil right onto the cats. it's because of the slant 6 design (and a small tilt to the rear), plus gravity, oil naturally pools on the passenger side corner of the engine which just happens to be where the hottest part of the exhaust is. These synthetic oils are essentially liquid plastic, hence when you get an oil there...burning plastic smell. When I do these valve cover not only do I put a little RTV in each of the corners and the middle of the gasket to keep it seated during install (allowing the RTV to flash first), but I also put an uber thin layer of RTV all along that wicked corner to ensure that there will be no place for the oil to go. No more leaks.

[Chicane_S54]

Originally Posted by Zuza_Zoomin8

I've had my 35i for about 2 years now, its on almost 70k miles, and the only issue I've had with it is a slight squeaking coming from the front driver-side suspension when braking or accelerating. It seems to be a bushing gone bad that I will eventually get around to replacing.

Lower control arm bushings, I just replaced mine (at 42K), ridiculous.

[Chicane_S54]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

This could be due to bad solenoids on the mechatronics unit.

If your transmission (GA8HP75Z) is anything like the 6HP ZF transmission then replacing the solenoids would be the first step i would do.

Dealers don't replace this, they just replace the whole transmission.

Agreed. What a colossal waste. That's like a doctor saying your heart has a sight blockage we need to replace it.