[MikeElmendorf]

mjchernis -

What is happening with your iPhone and the car? Some stuff that I described?

[mjchernis]

I expect either Apple or BMW will resolve the software stuff. So far, I have three problems:

1) The wireless charging pad improperly activates Apple Pay and keeps it on the screen. It seems to charge but wonder if having Apple Pay active also drains the battery.

2) Can't use any of the digital key stuff iPhone. Thought this was supposed to work with both iPhone and Android. Maybe it is supposed to be Android only.

3) Music plans just fine over Bluetooth but the car does not always display the song that is playing and sometimes messes up with playlists.

Fortunately, I would expect software fixes could solve all of this. Just a matter of when.

[MikeElmendorf]

Mjchernis -

Can you scroll through music with the wheel or iDrive?

[mjchernis]

Sometimes. Other times it does not display the songs but shows a list with the songs numbered "title 23", "title 24", etc.

[maze446]

Originally Posted by Sbrubin

Anyone else?

I wonder if that is the negative battery cable issue that might not have been caught?

[MikeElmendorf]

MJ -

Weird. I don’t even get that, except on my old iPod classic, which will let me scroll but keeps turning repeat back on.

What iPhone and software version are you using?

[mjchernis]

Originally Posted by MikeElmendorf

MJ -

Weird. I don’t even get that, except on my old iPod classic, which will let me scroll but keeps turning repeat back on.

What iPhone and software version are you using?

I'm using an iPhone XS with IOS 12.1. Worked fine with the F15 I turned in yesterday. This morning I was having this weird problem with it playing these two songs over and over. Needed to reload the playlist for it to work.

[qwerty_01]

Thank you for sharing your issues with BMW. This is quite common for new model cars on the first year model. Most issues will be software related so it can be easily solved by future updates.

Porsche is a more reliable brand compared to BMW and they also has various issues on their new generation Cayenne initially. Most problems will be solved after 6~12 month period.

Enjoy your new vehicle!

[mbhammer]

Originally Posted by mbhammer

My electric steering wheel adjuster is inoperative. Can't recall with certainty, but I believe it worked initially as I was preparing to depart the dealership. Will check to see if it's not a blown fuse.

Odd.

Locked the car. Unlocked the car. Checked the steering wheel adjuster. It works again. but

[ILM_X5]

Originally Posted by qwerty_01

Thank you for sharing your issues with BMW. This is quite common for new model cars on the first year model. Most issues will be software related so it can be easily solved by future updates.

Porsche is a more reliable brand compared to BMW and they also has various issues on their new generation Cayenne initially. Most problems will be solved after 6~12 month period.

Enjoy your new vehicle!

Then maybe you should go post on a Porsche forum. Get lost.

[qwerty_01]

Originally Posted by CLT_X5

Then maybe you should go post on a Porsche forum. Get lost.

I just want to tell the owner of this post it is is quite common to see this kind of small issues on new model cars and it is not only limited to BMW.

[kk88]

Originally Posted by CLT_X5

Then maybe you should go post on a Porsche forum. Get lost.

That's unnecessary! I own a Porsche, Mercedes, Acura and now a BMW and I don't see why having an opinion about what one is a better brand is such an issue.

[qwerty_01]

Originally Posted by kk88

That's unnecessary! I own a Porsche, Mercedes, Acura and now a BMW and I don't see why having an opinion about what one is a better brand is such an issue.

According to JDPower 2018 VDS, Porsche ranked the second (higher than BMW). It is the same situation in 2017,2016, (Porsche ranking higher than BMW).

Looking at another study, Initial Quality Study from JD power. Posche is ranking the first in 2015, 2016, 3rd in 2017 , 4th in 2018, all ahead BMW. I say Porsche is a more reliable brand for a reason.

A brand which generally has less issues on their new cars is having problems on their new models cars, so it is common and forgivable for BMW.

[kk88]

Originally Posted by qwerty_01

According to JDPower 2018 VDS, Porsche ranked the second (higher than BMW). It is the same situation in 2017,2016, (Porsche ranking higher than BMW).

Looking at another study, Initial Quality Study from JD power. Posche is ranking the first in 2015, 2016, 3rd in 2017 , 4th in 2018, all ahead BMW. I say Porsche is a more reliable brand for a reason.

A brand which generally has less issues on their new cars is having problems on their new models cars, so it is common and forgivable for BMW.

My post was in response to clt_x5. Nvm

[wjakridgeii]

My 2016 F16 continually has hiccups in the electronics. I had a salesperson tell me with my first 2007 5 series that BMW is known for their Gremlins. I laughed it off but it has proven to be mostly true. I can live with the Gremlins as long as they do not affect the driving performance. I have never had an electronic issue where it affected the drivability so far.

[seattli]

just got my X5 2019 yesterday and noticed my Screen Mirroring gives up me on me before evening scanning and my ipod which is connected via type c cable is not recognized i have to un plug then plug every time the car starts so thats 2 issues so far in less than 24 hours.

ipod issue
Screen Mirroring

the issue is attached screen mirror

[ttsar]

Originally Posted by mjchernis

I expect either Apple or BMW will resolve the software stuff. So far, I have three problems:

1) The wireless charging pad improperly activates Apple Pay and keeps it on the screen. It seems to charge but wonder if having Apple Pay active also drains the battery.

2) Can't use any of the digital key stuff iPhone. Thought this was supposed to work with both iPhone and Android. Maybe it is supposed to be Android only.

3) Music plans just fine over Bluetooth but the car does not always display the song that is playing and sometimes messes up with playlists.

Fortunately, I would expect software fixes could solve all of this. Just a matter of when.

Digital key works only with Sumsung Galaxy 7 and above, not with iPhone or other Android phones.

[Tlon]

Originally Posted by seattli

just got my X5 2019 yesterday and noticed my Screen Mirroring gives up me on me before evening scanning and my ipod which is connected via type c cable is not recognized i have to un plug then plug every time the car starts so thats 2 issues so far in less than 24 hours.

ipod issue
Screen Mirroring

Curious if Apple Carplay is a temporary work around for some of the music issues. I'd hate for it to be the only solution but if it works while BMW irons out the kinks...

[seattli]

guys i just noticed that if Ipod is connected near wireless charge slot it works fine when you start your car but takes time to load But when you put it on side storage compartment with type C slot it dose not see it till you remove and put back.


Screen mirroring on my Android phone well still shuts down before it even searches

[Tlon]

Originally Posted by seattli

guys i just noticed that if Ipod is connected near wireless charge slot it works fine when you start your car but takes time to load But when you put it on side storage compartment with type C slot it dose not see it till you remove and put back.


Screen mirroring on my Android phone well still shuts down before it even searches

Are they both usb type-c? If not, maybe it’s a cable issue as well?

[seattli]

nope near wireless charger was normal usb slot

[Tlon]

So, possible the usb type-c cable/adapter is the problem? I think Apple sells ones they “certify” but others may be iffy.