2019 X5 40i Transfer Case Worn Out @31,000mi

VTENGR · 04-18-2024, 05:13 PM

Had the same issue with my transfer case at 52k miles - BMW service fixed it by flushing fluids. Had to pay $700.

Now my front diff is blown at 53k miles - BMW is fixing it on "good will" but I still have to pay $1,300 out of pocket.

Never was a guy to buy warranties, but now I'm strongly considering it knowing how expensive these components are to fix and how short (presumably) they last. Looking for some recommendations on good ones. Otherwise my wife will make me trade in the car - which I love BTW so I don't want to have to do that.

TurtleBoy · 04-18-2024, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by VTENGR

Had the same issue with my transfer case at 52k miles - BMW service fixed it by flushing fluids. Had to pay $700.

Now my front diff is blown at 53k miles - BMW is fixing it on "good will" but I still have to pay $1,300 out of pocket.

Never was a guy to buy warranties, but now I'm strongly considering it knowing how expensive these components are to fix and how short (presumably) they last. Looking for some recommendations on good ones. Otherwise my wife will make me trade in the car - which I love BTW so I don't want to have to do that.

Hopefully nothing else goes wrong. Once she thinks about it a bit she will realize that even most expensive repairs are cheaper than buying a new vehicle.

alabesky · 04-18-2024, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by VTENGR

Had the same issue with my transfer case at 52k miles - BMW service fixed it by flushing fluids. Had to pay $700.

Now my front diff is blown at 53k miles - BMW is fixing it on "good will" but I still have to pay $1,300 out of pocket.

Never was a guy to buy warranties, but now I'm strongly considering it knowing how expensive these components are to fix and how short (presumably) they last. Looking for some recommendations on good ones. Otherwise my wife will make me trade in the car - which I love BTW so I don't want to have to do that.

Were there any warning signs prior the failure?

VTENGR · 04-18-2024, 08:00 PM

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Were there any warning signs prior the failure?

No. Just a very low grinding noise at low RPMS. My only regret is not bringing in the car at 49k miles and asking them to check on all the things that seems not so right.

alabesky · 04-18-2024, 08:05 PM

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No. Just a very low grinding noise at low RPMS. My only regret is not bringing in the car at 49k miles and asking them to check on all the things that seems not so right.

Is it a 40i?

Im hearing noises at low rpm too, the noise i hear is synchronised with the rpm and disappears maybe after 3k. At highway speed i dont hear anything. I tried opening the hood and have my wife rev the engine but i couldn't hear the sound, feels like it only makes the noise while driving.

VTENGR · 04-18-2024, 08:08 PM

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Is it a 40i?

Im hearing noises at low rpm too, the noise i hear is synchronised with the rpm and disappears maybe after 3k. At highway speed i dont hear anything. I tried opening the hood and have my wife rev the engine but i couldn't hear the sound, feels like it only makes the noise while driving.

Mine is a M50i. Mine you could hear starting at around 1200 rpm and would go away around 1900. Could only duplicate it while in gear, didn't make the sound in park revving the engine.

Edit: I would definitely take it to the dealer. Especially if you're under warranty.

alabesky · 04-18-2024, 08:10 PM

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Mine is a M50i. Mine you could hear starting at around 1200 rpm and would go away around 1900. Could only duplicate it while in gear, didn't make the sound in park revving the engine.

Thanks for your quick response!
Did it sound like it was synchronized to the rpm too? I think i need to get it checked before my warranty ends soon!

VTENGR · 04-18-2024, 08:12 PM

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Thanks for your quick response!
Did it sound like it was synchronized to the rpm too? I think i need to get it checked before my warranty ends soon!

Yes it was easily replicated by manipulating the RPMS. Definitely take it to the dealer. Especially since you're still in warranty. This is an $8k fix.

alabesky · 04-18-2024, 08:13 PM

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Yes it was easily replicated by manipulating the RPMS. Definitely take it to the dealer. Especially since you're still in warranty. This is an $8k fix.

Will do! Thanks for your input

VTENGR · 04-18-2024, 08:14 PM

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Will do! Thanks for your input

Glad to help... Hopefully.

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