Poll: Does your X5M/X6M suffer from the "wheel bearing issue"?

critical_mass · 07-17-2016, 06:13 PM

Does your X5M/X6M suffer from the "wheel bearing issue"?

Just wondering how many of us have this issue. +1 for me.

Cheers.

Billaeon · 07-17-2016, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neurotichamster

Does your X5M/X6M suffer from the "wheel bearing issue"?

Think you're missing a couple of options for this straw-poll.

Should be:

Yes: no fix attempted
Yes: fix attempted but did not address root-cause
Yes: fix attempted and issue resolved
No

I *had* the "wheel bearing issue" but it's since been resolved with a proper fix

Sotally Tober · 07-18-2016, 01:19 AM

Does the F15 have the wheel bearing issue or is it exclusive to the F85?

scotty91ss · 07-18-2016, 07:42 AM

Yes, fix attempted, issue still there. 12,000 miles.

critical_mass · 07-18-2016, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billaeon

Think you're missing a couple of options for this straw-poll.

Should be:

Yes: no fix attempted
Yes: fix attempted but did not address root-cause
Yes: fix attempted and issue resolved
No

I *had* the "wheel bearing issue" but it's since been resolved with a proper fix

Good idea. How was it "fixed"? I had the dealer install the wheel spacers according to that service bulletin. The noise came back after a few days....

onfireX5 · 07-18-2016, 10:00 AM

Bad percentages so far. Do the M5's have the same problem?

Alberta · 07-18-2016, 10:29 AM

I'm probably the only one that doesn't know what to choose , YES or NO !

I had that clicking noise , then it disappeared by itself

mswaz · 07-18-2016, 11:48 AM

I do not yet, no issues but I only have a 1000 miles so far. Did this occur for all of you from the start or was it after a certain mileage reached?

Alberta · 07-18-2016, 12:47 PM

I had the noise since day one.

ItaliaM3 · 07-18-2016, 02:03 PM

Heard it for the first time this weekend. 2,100 miles.

jcfay · 07-18-2016, 02:07 PM

fix attempted but did not address root-cause. First popped up at 3K miles. How bogus.

atxgt3 · 07-18-2016, 02:18 PM

Those of you who say "fix attempted" what exactly did the dealer attempt? Just the wheel spacers?

jcfay · 07-18-2016, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atxgt3

Those of you who say "fix attempted" what exactly did the dealer attempt? Just the wheel spacers?

yup, just spacers. I'm going to go back for full bearings. tired of listening to this stupid sound

vitaly · 07-18-2016, 03:08 PM

Just had my break-in service today (I'm at 1300 miles), but have yet to hear any clicking sounds.

trev230 · 07-18-2016, 03:20 PM

I've heard it a handful of times on mine but I have to listen carefully. 5,200 miles on mine.

JohnG123 · 07-18-2016, 04:33 PM

12800 miles on my X6M no noise or I might had brake squeal

Billaeon · 07-18-2016, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neurotichamster

How was it "fixed"? I had the dealer install the wheel spacers according to that service bulletin. The noise came back after a few days....

Short answer:

Went to dealership; they performed BMWNA prescribed fix SIB 34 05 15 ("Install Friction Washer") initially
Dealer noted prescribed fix did not resolve issue; immediately turned around and ordered wheel hub replacements (both L and R)
Wheel hubs replaced under warranty - all work proactively completed by local dealership wih no need to drive results from my side
Clicking sound eliminated - been over 1k miles since fix

Detailed write-up in the Wheel Bearing Issues thread here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by atxgt3

Those of you who say "fix attempted" what exactly did the dealer attempt? Just the wheel spacers?

Partially correct for me. Initial attempt was SIB 34 05 15 ("Install Friction Washer"). Dealer noted fix did not address the root-cause of the issue and immediately moved to replacing the wheel hubs - no need to drive the process from my side, all the while in communication with me of progress / status.

atxgt3 · 07-18-2016, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billaeon

Short answer:

Went to dealership; they performed BMWNA prescribed fix SIB 34 05 15 ("Install Friction Washer") initially
Dealer noted prescribed fix did not resolve issue; immediately turned around and ordered wheel hub replacements (both L and R)
Wheel hubs replaced under warranty - all work proactively completed by local dealership wih no need to drive results from my side
Clicking sound eliminated - been over 1k miles since fix

Detailed write-up in the Wheel Bearing Issues thread here.

Partially correct for me. Initial attempt was SIB 34 05 15 ("Install Friction Washer"). Dealer noted fix did not address the root-cause of the issue and immediately moved to replacing the wheel hubs - no need to drive the process from my side, all the while in communication with me of progress / status.

So assuming the bearings are the same, from the same manufacturer etc., if you just replace them one would assume that the clicking would come back eventually. Maybe if the friction washers are installed in conjunction with a fresh set of bearings (before they start clicking), that will prevent them from starting to click.

mswaz · 07-18-2016, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billaeon

Short answer:

Went to dealership; they performed BMWNA prescribed fix SIB 34 05 15 ("Install Friction Washer") initially
Dealer noted prescribed fix did not resolve issue; immediately turned around and ordered wheel hub replacements (both L and R)
Wheel hubs replaced under warranty - all work proactively completed by local dealership wih no need to drive results from my side
Clicking sound eliminated - been over 1k miles since fix

Detailed write-up in the Wheel Bearing Issues thread here.

Partially correct for me. Initial attempt was SIB 34 05 15 ("Install Friction Washer"). Dealer noted fix did not address the root-cause of the issue and immediately moved to replacing the wheel hubs - no need to drive the process from my side, all the while in communication with me of progress / status.

What dealer did you go to?

vince7870 · 07-18-2016, 07:54 PM

Been in twice already. First dealer just replaced bearings . Noise back in 3 days....2nd dealer installed the dampening washer. Noise is not there as bad but I can hear it on the initial turn on of an aggressive turn....it used to be clicking through whole turn, now it clicks on initial turn in torque and then I can't hear it anymore. I will go back once it's noticeable again so they can't tell me they don't hear the noise....il be loocking for the full Hub replacement. If no luck with that I'll be looking for a 4th visit and be leaving without the truck. Waited a long time to get an m vehicle and this has been enjoyment deflating for sure!

vince7870 · 07-18-2016, 07:57 PM

I really wish there was a BMW rep trolling these forums. When I had my ford raptor there was a ford service rep on the forums and she was all over stuff like this. She'd take you're info and dealer info and escalate it before the truck even went in.

Billaeon · 07-18-2016, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mswaz

What dealer did you go to?

Bellevue BMW

07-17-2016, 06:13 PM	#1
critical_mass First Lieutenant 93 Rep 301 Posts Drives: Ps Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South iTrader: (0)	Poll: Does your X5M/X6M suffer from the "wheel bearing issue"? Does your X5M/X6M suffer from the "wheel bearing issue"? Just wondering how many of us have this issue. +1 for me. Cheers.
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Sotally Tober Private First Class 80 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2017 X5M Join Date: May 2016 Location: Del Mar, CA / Bahrain iTrader: (0)	Does the F15 have the wheel bearing issue or is it exclusive to the F85?
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scotty91ss First Lieutenant 182 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 19 M5, '15 X5M,'91Chev454ss Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	Yes, fix attempted, issue still there. 12,000 miles.
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Alberta Lieutenant Colonel 2053 Rep 1,857 Posts Drives: F90 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: somewhere iTrader: (0)	I'm probably the only one that doesn't know what to choose , YES or NO ! I had that clicking noise , then it disappeared by itself
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07-18-2016, 11:48 AM	#8
mswaz Captain 300 Rep 808 Posts Drives: 2022 X5M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kirkland, Washington iTrader: (0)	I do not yet, no issues but I only have a 1000 miles so far. Did this occur for all of you from the start or was it after a certain mileage reached?
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Alberta Lieutenant Colonel 2053 Rep 1,857 Posts Drives: F90 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: somewhere iTrader: (0)	I had the noise since day one.
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ItaliaM3 Private First Class 87 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 MT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Heard it for the first time this weekend. 2,100 miles.
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jcfay Lieutenant 118 Rep 455 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X5 M Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	fix attempted but did not address root-cause. First popped up at 3K miles. How bogus. __________________ __________________ 2016 X5 M - Sapphire Black/Aragon Brown, IND Black front/side grilles/side markers 2014 C63, Klassen M52Rs, Eurocharged tune - Gone
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atxgt3 First Lieutenant 156 Rep 346 Posts Drives: 11 E92, 17 X5M, 15 Huracan Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: TX iTrader: (1)	Those of you who say "fix attempted" what exactly did the dealer attempt? Just the wheel spacers?
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vitaly Second Lieutenant 68 Rep 238 Posts Drives: NA Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Just had my break-in service today (I'm at 1300 miles), but have yet to hear any clicking sounds.
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07-18-2016, 03:20 PM	#15
trev230 Captain 352 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 2022 M5C Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	I've heard it a handful of times on mine but I have to listen carefully. 5,200 miles on mine.
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07-18-2016, 04:33 PM	#16
JohnG123 Private 30 Rep 81 Posts Drives: BMW X6M Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	12800 miles on my X6M no noise or I might had brake squeal
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vince7870 Second Lieutenant 93 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2017 x5m azurite black metalic Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: new york iTrader: (0)	Been in twice already. First dealer just replaced bearings . Noise back in 3 days....2nd dealer installed the dampening washer. Noise is not there as bad but I can hear it on the initial turn on of an aggressive turn....it used to be clicking through whole turn, now it clicks on initial turn in torque and then I can't hear it anymore. I will go back once it's noticeable again so they can't tell me they don't hear the noise....il be loocking for the full Hub replacement. If no luck with that I'll be looking for a 4th visit and be leaving without the truck. Waited a long time to get an m vehicle and this has been enjoyment deflating for sure!
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vince7870 Second Lieutenant 93 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2017 x5m azurite black metalic Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: new york iTrader: (0)	I really wish there was a BMW rep trolling these forums. When I had my ford raptor there was a ford service rep on the forums and she was all over stuff like this. She'd take you're info and dealer info and escalate it before the truck even went in.
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