[Forrera]

Hello all ... Has anyone noticed a crackling noise from the doors while driving in hot weather over bumps or while changing car level (getting out of an elevated drive way)??
I have 2019 40i(built in Nov 2018) and recently while it is getting hot in Toronto I notice the noise as if the doors are not well installed and they rub against the car cage!
I don't have any leaks and never experienced anything like that in my last 2 X5's .. Hope It is nothing major!
I appreciate your feedback

[maczrool]

I think you mean bumps, but so far no noises like that from my May build.

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by Forrera

Hello all ... Has anyone noticed a crackling noise from the doors while driving in hot weather over pumps or while changing car level (getting out of elevated drive way)??
I have 2019 40i(built in Nov 2018) and recently while it is getting hot in Toronto I notice the noise as if the doors are not well installed and they rub against the car cage!
I don't have any leaks and never experienced anything like that in my last 2 X5's .. Hope It is nothing major!
I appreciate your feedback

Not quite sure I would know what you mean by a crackling noise but when you mentioned ...noise as if the doors are not well installed and they rub against the car cage...in combination with... changing the level of the car on an elevated driveway, ...did you by any chance either wax the portion of the door jams that the door rubber gaskets seal against or apply any rubber protection (armor all, etc) on those door seals?

[X5_CC]

Yes, I get "itching" noises from what I think are the door seals. I had this problem on a Volkswagen 15 years ago and heard that BMWs were susceptible to this as well. I bought a product called "Gummipflege" that is meant to lubricate rubber surfaces. It worked on my old Volkswagen but unfortunately has not worked on my X5. Don't know if that means the sound isn't coming from those seals or what.

In general, I've been pretty disappointed overall with the noises this X5 makes.

[Forrera]

Originally Posted by Marty in Bgm

Not quite sure I would know what you mean by a crackling noise but when you mentioned ...noise as if the doors are not well installed and they rub against the car cage...in combination with... changing the level of the car on an elevated driveway, ...did you by any chance either wax the portion of the door jams that the door rubber gaskets seal against or apply any rubber protection (armor all, etc) on those door seals?

Never waxed it, just normal wash but thanks for the input. I might take it to the dealership and hope they can duplicate the issue

[Usher9387]

Originally Posted by X5_CC

Yes, I get "itching" noises from what I think are the door seals. I had this problem on a Volkswagen 15 years ago and heard that BMWs were susceptible to this as well. I bought a product called "Gummipflege" that is meant to lubricate rubber surfaces. It worked on my old Volkswagen but unfortunately has not worked on my X5. Don't know if that means the sound isn't coming from those seals or what.

In general, I've been pretty disappointed overall with the noises this X5 makes.

Originally Posted by X5_CC

Yes, I get "itching" noises from what I think are the door seals. I had this problem on a Volkswagen 15 years ago and heard that BMWs were susceptible to this as well. I bought a product called "Gummipflege" that is meant to lubricate rubber surfaces. It worked on my old Volkswagen but unfortunately has not worked on my X5. Don't know if that means the sound isn't coming from those seals or what.

In general, I've been pretty disappointed overall with the noises this X5 makes.

Hmm I used to get road noise and little rattling noise on the driver side door so I applied gummipflege(I used on all my previous bmw and it worked well) but in x5 G05 it made it very bad I start hearing lot of wind and road noise as well the air was slip through the seal.

Luckily a guy in the Canadian Tire told me to try the DuPont rubber saver and it's kinda magic all the problem gone so far.

[lumpydog]

Mine does this. Door seals. Rubber makes a scrunching noise when the vehicle flexes and the seals scrub. Many other cars have similar issues and their are a number treatments that can be used in the seals if it bothers you

[Forrera]

My dealer said it is windows seals and it will take 2 weeks to order from Germany, they asked me to pickup my car and schedule new time once they receive the windows seals!

[RowanBuds]

Here's the product that others are recommending. I don't have my G05 yet, but my F80 occasionally gets creaky in a similar scenario (Changing level/putting torsion on the body by backing down a grade to a lower level) and I use the same thing they're recommending here to address it.

https://www.amazon.com/nextzett-9148.../dp/B004B8GTQG

[RowanBuds]

Originally Posted by 787Pilot

Every post I've read says the Gummi Pflege Stift doesn't work no longer than a day or so. Then it comes back worse.

It will eventually return, but I definitely see better results than a day or so. Granted, my M3 is garaged all of the time, but still - I can go a 3-4 month stretch without it ever bothering me. I think it's important to clean the rubber first, maybe people aren't doing so. Distilled Water/90+% ISO mix, lightly dampen cloth and wipe both the door and body side rubber seals, done on the gentler side. Then gummi pflege using rubber shoe-polish like applicator pad, moisten all seals, both sides again. Let dry overnight, reapply another light coat.

seems to hold up for me so far, but maybe on the outdoor kept G05 I have a different result.

[Simon.iv]

Originally Posted by Forrera

Hello all ... Has anyone noticed a crackling noise from the doors while driving in hot weather over bumps or while changing car level (getting out of an elevated drive way)??
I have 2019 40i(built in Nov 2018) and recently while it is getting hot in Toronto I notice the noise as if the doors are not well installed and they rub against the car cage!
I don't have any leaks and never experienced anything like that in my last 2 X5's .. Hope It is nothing major!
I appreciate your feedback

Mine built nov 2018 also has crackling noise from driver door when it changing to winter and driving over bumps. But after a few months, it crackling sound goes away. But now I started to notice there is rattling sound above the brake (looks like some parts loosen when im driving over bumps, happen to me once every 2-3 days , not all the time).

In addition, road noise also an issue like the other posts in this thread has raised.

Gonna have my car service next month, so let see if these issues will be fixed.

[LuisPT]

Hi all,

I have taken my X5 to the dealer this week because of this same issue.
They tested the car, confirmed the noise, and the solution they have given is to put some teflon tape in some critical points. They say it is not the rubber but rather the car door panels friction against body parts. They also told me this is a very common issue they are used to.
I will let you know the outcomes as soon as I get my car back later this week (hopefully).
Best!

[Tlon]

I'm in the same boat. It's been going on for about 6 months. I had it at the dealer a few months ago. They kept it for four days, lubricated the seals extensively, and then couldn't reproduce. Sound came back when leaving the dealership. I'm bringing it in again, this time to add the teflon tape. Not thrilled to hear that didn't solve it but honestly I didn't expect it to.

[Pete7_li]

Not sure if we are talking about the same issue, but see this thread; it seems to have worked for me, at least for now...

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1#post25240206

[LuisPT]

Originally Posted by LuisPT

Hi all,

I have taken my X5 to the dealer this week because of this same issue.
They tested the car, confirmed the noise, and the solution they have given is to put some teflon tape in some critical points. They say it is not the rubber but rather the car door panels friction against body parts. They also told me this is a very common issue they are used to.
I will let you know the outcomes as soon as I get my car back later this week (hopefully).
Best!

Originally Posted by LuisPT

Hi all,

I have taken my X5 to the dealer this week because of this same issue.
They tested the car, confirmed the noise, and the solution they have given is to put some teflon tape in some critical points. They say it is not the rubber but rather the car door panels friction against body parts. They also told me this is a very common issue they are used to.
I will let you know the outcomes as soon as I get my car back later this week (hopefully).
Best!

Hi again!
Got my X5 back from dealer today and door creaking is definitely gone! The textile tape (not teflon), was applied in the inside of the door panels in specific points where there was frictioning. The mechanic team knew exactly what to look for and where (so I was told).
Hoping my experience helps!
Best,

[dan321]

Originally Posted by 787Pilot

This is how it all started for me too. The final resolution was they bought the car back...seriously!

Did your replacement car arrive yet? Is it quiet?

[dan321]

Well, at least it looks like you will have it in the not too distant future; hopefully without sound effects.

[Bianx]

Same issue. Very annoying. If I touch the open window button and literally move the glass away from the seal, it stops.

[Forrera]

I had the same issue and took it to the dealer, they replaced all 4 door seals and the noise is gone.

[martinf79]

Originally Posted by LuisPT

Hi again!
Got my X5 back from dealer today and door creaking is definitely gone! The textile tape (not teflon), was applied in the inside of the door panels in specific points where there was frictioning. The mechanic team knew exactly what to look for and where (so I was told).
Hoping my experience helps!
Best,

Are you able to share the work order and what they did exactly. I started hearing some creaking noise in my car yesterday (and continuing today). It’s the first few days of being really cold since I got the car, so not sure if it’s related.

[X54TH]

Originally Posted by Forrera

I had the same issue and took it to the dealer, they replaced all 4 door seals and the noise is gone.

They did the same for our X5 as well and that seem to take care of the issue as well.

[M3Comet]

Originally Posted by Forrera

I had the same issue and took it to the dealer, they replaced all 4 door seals and the noise is gone.

Were the seals a new or improved design? I have the same issue, hoping the new seals will be an enduring solution rather than be okay for a few weeks then start making the noise again.