[MystroX5]

Originally Posted by russelldav

For everyone confidently stating their fuel cap is ok just be wary - mine looked ok for the best part of 12 months. It seemed to be worse in different temperatures, from memory when it was warmer last summer.

Mine hasn’t change at all but would explain how some can look so off and yet pass QC??? I just went and checked again now over a year old and it is perfect. I am too ocd and would try fixing it myself if it was off as much as some of these pics. It can’t be a hard adjustment.

[martin mustang]

As per a number of articles well published the new X5 is meant to be a step up on the F15, and I agree, also the X5 is my wife's choice/car I drive it weekends as the family car with 3 kids in the back.
The choices for a large and some how still good car to drive is somehow limited, the alternative was a Cayenne, but the premium price (20k more) on it here in Ireland with the car tax system, was simply no on, so coming across this tread highlighting the same low standard flap door alignment we experienced with our F15 was a turn off, hence me ranting, let's hope the low quality standards on the G05 are far less and limited to the one on the F15.
As to my daily choice, I always opted for the German made 5 series, if I was to move to an SUV, the only option for me will be the Macan.
Let me add that officially BMW make more margins on the X5 than any other model, maybe going forward the X7 will be the one, no wonder why.

Originally Posted by MystroX5

Not that I agree with you but If you really felt this way then why did you buy another??

[orthopod]

Originally Posted by mrjoed2

But even more outrageous is dealer telling customer that there is no"fix"! This is a simple plastic piece with a hinge, of course it can be corrected - simply order a new gas door & hinge.

They did order and fit a new one, but the problem, in my case, still persists.

I've made my peace with it.

[perikifi]

Originally Posted by martin mustang

BMW is simply no longer a Premium brand as we use to know it, let face it when you Package the options and can no longer have every option available individually, only one thing come to mind, mass volume approach, it remind me of VWs ways.

Please don't confuse country-specific option packaging with BMW AG production capability or other philosophy. I was able to pick and choose each option individually, as can buyers in Germany and most European countries.

[VTENGR]

I noticed a small misalignment in my fuel door. Nothing that can be noticed unless specifically pointed out. I will mention it when I bring in my car for it's first service.

[mobilejo]

Perfect alignment on my X6 - this thread had me worried that I would go and check it and then notice something I could never unsee.

[atlas]

Mine unfortunately is pretty noticeable - Jan 2020 build. Will raise it with my dealer.

[IftiBashir]

Will check mine tomorrow

Nooby question - is the flap a push to open type, or is it locked and released via a button in the car??

[dream54ing]

Originally Posted by IftiBashir

Will check mine tomorrow

Nooby question - is the flap a push to open type, or is it locked and released via a button in the car??

its a push to open. it unlocked if key is in the vicinity.

[dream54ing]

ours is pretty aligned...

[VTENGR]

Originally Posted by dream54ing

ours is pretty aligned...
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look at it going down the fender. If you look very hard on mine you can see it sticks out, maybe 2mm.

edit: added picture.

[UltraDave]

Mine is perfect. It Looks like a bunch are off from the pictures. I bet a large batch were made incorrectly and the manufacturer decided to push them through without wanting to replace them. I’ll bet that was an American supervisor willing to cut corners to save money and time. It’s unfortunate because most of the car seems over engineered like typical German products.

[WifeBeforeCar]

My M50i has the same issue. It bothered me until I saw my sister in law's new tesla model Y.

If people can wait for 6 months to get a Tesla whose door panels don't align, I think I can live with the small gas door issue of my leased x5...

[BMWSAC]

Originally Posted by TLg05

I notice my gas door does not line up with the rear quarter panel. Looks perfect head on but at an angle, the lower corner toward the front and the entire top, above the body line, seem to stick out further than the rest of the car. I went to the dealer today to have them look at it. They agreed it didn’t look right so we looked at the five X5’s they had on the lot and they all looked similar, though more prominent on white. I examined every car (almost every series) on my walk back through the showroom and did not notice this issue. Are my eyes playing tricks on me? I called BMW customer relations, as suggested by the dealer, to file a complaint.

Anyone else notice this?

Thanks in advance.

My experience with BMW SUV gas tank doors:

I've had two F86: one not so good, one almost perfect; three F15: two bad and one OK; two G05: they were both bad; and one G07 which was great in the past. I talked to the dealers, and they all said it was normal, just the "nature of the beast" (puke) and replacing the door would yield the same result, so no point of wasting time and money on it. And I thought it really bugged me but whatever, just a gas tank door.

I was hoping the new car wouldn't have the same problem, luckily it's absolutely perfect and the best I've ever had on a BMW SUV. Could it be model specific, lot related, or just bad parts and quality control? Who knows, this is BMW after all

I feel for you, but perhaps replacing the door really wouldn't make a difference like the dealers have suggested. I know you're asking about G05, but wanted to share my experience with many of BMW SUVs.

[timmahh]

Checked mine while washing it today; looks flush.

[IftiBashir]

Checked mine when I went to pick it up yesterday - ran my finger around it and it looks flush.

I didn't want to inspect it too closely as it'll bug me otherwise! lol

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by BMWSAC

My experience with BMW SUV gas tank doors:

I've had two F86: one not so good, one almost perfect; three F15: two bad and one OK; two G05: they were both bad; and one G07 which was great in the past. I talked to the dealers, and they all said it was normal, just the "nature of the beast" (puke) and replacing the door would yield the same result, so no point of wasting time and money on it. And I thought it really bugged me but whatever, just a gas tank door.

I was hoping the new car wouldn't have the same problem, luckily it's absolutely perfect and the best I've ever had on a BMW SUV. Could it be model specific, lot related, or just bad parts and quality control? Who knows, this is BMW after all

I feel for you, but perhaps replacing the door really wouldn't make a difference like the dealers have suggested. I know you're asking about G05, but wanted to share my experience with many of BMW SUVs.

Welcome back to the forums X6M50i

[BMWSAC]

Originally Posted by Auricom

Welcome back to the forums X6M50i

Thank you

[Jasonx0827]

I have same issue, contacted BMW dealer and BMW USA told me that someone tried to bent it and it's NOT under Warranty!!! If I want to get it fix need to pay out of my pocket!! unbelievable!!!

[Thawke]

Mine is flush with the car (X6) but I must say, when filling up the car, the lid does feel remarkably flimsy, its very "delicate"

Is that the same with everyone or do I have something lose with the hinge ?

[Luminor513]

Mine is flush and properly aligned w car on both X5 & X7. I'm surprised something this obvious would get past quality control in Spartanburg.

[Cooltones]

July 2020 build. Mine is flush. I'm not sure if this gas door was dipped/spray painted along with the rest of the vehicle, which would make me hesitate from requesting a replacement. Good luck to those who I see have a poor alignment, that they can get a replacement.