Sunroof.. anyone have issues?

vkxkswk_xxxk · 12-13-2020, 06:01 PM

Getting my M50i soon and I saw couple of threads where sunroof malfunctioned quite often. Anyone that uses sunroof often have any issues? Just wanted to see if I need to watch out for anything.

AndroidRobot · 12-13-2020, 06:10 PM

no issues almost 2 years later, no rattle or anything unlike my Audi I had a few years ago.

Stoshu · 12-13-2020, 07:26 PM

No issues so far!

soniczoom5 · 12-13-2020, 07:27 PM

Zero issues

TomCat6065 · 12-14-2020, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by soniczoom5

Zero issues

No issues at all.

biterror · 12-14-2020, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

no issues almost 2 years later, no rattle or anything unlike my Audi I had a few years ago.

Mine rattles when it freezes (45e).

philooo · 12-14-2020, 05:51 AM

I hope the 'new' smaller moving sunroof will be quite reliable. I mean they really made it so small, it should not be a big strain, and even if it fails it should be a lot easier to fix.

Sirksael · 12-14-2020, 01:09 PM

Well there are quite a few of us who do still have issues, i.e. the roof won't open and you have to reset it. This happens multiple times per week.
My car has been in the dealership twice for it, still no fix.
But the good news, no rattles

AndroidRobot · 12-14-2020, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by biterror

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Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

no issues almost 2 years later, no rattle or anything unlike my Audi I had a few years ago.

Mine rattles when it freezes (45e).

it was 24° this morning and no rattles, keep in mind the roads by me are bad to say the least and I'm running 21" wheels with runflats

vkxkswk_xxxk · 12-14-2020, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by philooo

I hope the 'new' smaller moving sunroof will be quite reliable. I mean they really made it so small, it should not be a big strain, and even if it fails it should be a lot easier to fix.

New as in G05 model?

speedyman · 12-14-2020, 05:45 PM

No problems here but I have only opened it once.

atlas · 12-15-2020, 04:29 AM

Yes the biggest problem is that it's tiny.

Artc · 12-15-2020, 12:56 PM

Pretty frequent issues with opening and closing for me too (2020 45e). Especially does not seem to like being left open overnight with lock / unlock cycle.

DCwell3er · 12-15-2020, 04:55 PM

No issues to note here.

oseldusan · 01-02-2021, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Artc

Pretty frequent issues with opening and closing for me too (2020 45e). Especially does not seem to like being left open overnight with lock / unlock cycle.

Same car same troubles here. Car is 14 months old and have latest SW.

Flippy_00 · 01-05-2021, 06:06 AM

Have had to reset the sunroof maybe 4 times in 10 months, so not a real issue for me. I was at the dealership this morning and mentioned it.

They investigated for 30-45 mins and let me know that indeed there was an issue, software-related, and that they will call me when the update is released in march 2021 to fix it.

He said "It is a well known, documented issue at BMW, and they are working on it because a lot of X5's have the same issue. We expect a lot of the next big update. Your X5 is still on 11/2019.70, but updating to the current latest version would not solve the issue..."

Bianx · 01-06-2021, 04:23 AM

No issues besides the fact that it should be a lot larger than it is, the opening part at least.

Vivalamatt · 01-08-2021, 02:22 AM

I've had my 2021 X5 since September and haven't had any issues. Only wish the sky lounge was brighter.

nZtiZia · 01-08-2021, 06:06 AM

i wish the LEDs were visible even while the liner is closed

Heavyd · 01-08-2021, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Flippy_00

Have had to reset the sunroof maybe 4 times in 10 months, so not a real issue for me. I was at the dealership this morning and mentioned it.

They investigated for 30-45 mins and let me know that indeed there was an issue, software-related, and that they will call me when the update is released in march 2021 to fix it.

He said "It is a well known, documented issue at BMW, and they are working on it because a lot of X5's have the same issue. We expect a lot of the next big update. Your X5 is still on 11/2019.70, but updating to the current latest version would not solve the issue..."

LOL, dealer told me the same BS in september, telling me the software would be there in november 2020

Every few days I had to reset the sunroof, not now because it's winter not because BMW solved it.

Other software issues: 16-6 Amp charging, black instrument cluster suddenly, no bass when playing music, no cycling through BC, color of interoir light changed suddenly,...

I drove 5 years a X6 F16 with zero issues. Now, every week there is one or another software issue.
It feels like driving a frigging microsoft car

teefive · 01-08-2021, 03:42 PM

I had a fairly major issue on my X5 when it was brand new. Sunroof moved slowly and binded up. Dealer disassembled and lubricated, problem persisted. Dealer then replaced the sunroof motor, problem persisted. Finally resolved after replacing the entire cassette. Major repair for a new car, but the service department did a nice job and BMW credited me for the inconvenience.

MissVito · 02-06-2021, 01:32 PM

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Getting my M50i soon and I saw couple of threads where sunroof malfunctioned quite often. Anyone that uses sunroof often have any issues? Just wanted to see if I need to watch out for anything.

I have about 2500 miles on my 2021 M50i I picked up in Sept. It was fine until water started dripping from the microphone above the driver's seat couple of weeks ago. Never had a problem before with rain or washing it. Started on a misty drizzle kind of day.

It's been at the dealer almost 2 weeks now. They found the moonroof cassette has a crack in it. :-( Have to replace the entire thing. Part not available in the US right now. Being sent via slow boat from Germany I guess...they had to wait for a production number for it too. Expect it to arrive end of Feb. So I guess BMW's quality control isn't anything special.

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philooo Private First Class 82 Rep 198 Posts Drives: porsche Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: miami iTrader: (0)	I hope the 'new' smaller moving sunroof will be quite reliable. I mean they really made it so small, it should not be a big strain, and even if it fails it should be a lot easier to fix. __________________ 2021 45e journal
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Sirksael Private First Class 103 Rep 159 Posts Drives: X5 45e Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Well there are quite a few of us who do still have issues, i.e. the roof won't open and you have to reset it. This happens multiple times per week. My car has been in the dealership twice for it, still no fix. But the good news, no rattles
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Artc Enlisted Member 5 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 45e Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cork iTrader: (0)	Pretty frequent issues with opening and closing for me too (2020 45e). Especially does not seem to like being left open overnight with lock / unlock cycle. __________________ G05 X5 45e M Sport
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DCwell3er Second Lieutenant 90 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 2020 G05 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Belleville, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 G05 X5 40i Xdrive [0.00] 2011 E90 328xi [0.00]	No issues to note here. __________________ Enjoying life! Missing the warmth of the 305.
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Flippy_00 Private 44 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2020 G05 45e Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Herzele iTrader: (0)	Have had to reset the sunroof maybe 4 times in 10 months, so not a real issue for me. I was at the dealership this morning and mentioned it. They investigated for 30-45 mins and let me know that indeed there was an issue, software-related, and that they will call me when the update is released in march 2021 to fix it. He said "It is a well known, documented issue at BMW, and they are working on it because a lot of X5's have the same issue. We expect a lot of the next big update. Your X5 is still on 11/2019.70, but updating to the current latest version would not solve the issue..." Last edited by Flippy_00; 01-05-2021 at 06:27 AM..
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Bianx New Member 8 Rep 14 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Malta iTrader: (0)	No issues besides the fact that it should be a lot larger than it is, the opening part at least.
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teefive Lieutenant 207 Rep 497 Posts Drives: G05 X5 40i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	I had a fairly major issue on my X5 when it was brand new. Sunroof moved slowly and binded up. Dealer disassembled and lubricated, problem persisted. Dealer then replaced the sunroof motor, problem persisted. Finally resolved after replacing the entire cassette. Major repair for a new car, but the service department did a nice job and BMW credited me for the inconvenience. __________________ 2020 G05 40i \| ZMP \| Carbon Black \| Ivory
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