Wind noise from driver window/door

2019x5User · 09-13-2022, 11:47 PM

The gap on mine is in different area. I only hear strong wind when drove over hills.

wufpak · 10-13-2022, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by maher

Sorry it was kind of dark. Its the corner exactly over the driver's head.

Here's a better picture to give you a better idea. The tape is just temporary to test it out and since this morning the noise is gone.

Thanks for this! I started hearing the wind noise recently, and after taping over that gap, it went away. I’ll make an appointment with my dealer to have the seal replaced per the SIB.

quad_drive · 10-14-2022, 08:17 AM

After reading this, I went to check on my 23 45e.. I see that gap there too. It's crazy to me how this is still an issue after all these years being in production. It's a simple fix where the seal is cut half an inch too short.

I do hear some wind noises at highway speed. BMW needs to get on top of these little QC issue.

gofast182 · 12-21-2022, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by maher

Thank you so much for this!

You are right! I was always wondering why that seal running across the tilting part of the sunroof had a gap on the driver's side, every time I wash the car. This morning I closed the gap with a piece of tape and the noise went away. This confirms that the wind noise is coming from there. I'll mention this at my next service.

So for anyone suffering from wind noise appearing to come from the driver side window or door, check that seal for any gaps first.

We never use the sunroof in our 2019 and didn't have an issue until I just had the windshield replaced. Suddenly we had a lot of wind noise above 45mph. When I washed the car last weekend I noticed the gaps in the sunroof seals opened up much wider than they were. I remembered reading this post and put painters tape over the gaps and viola, wind noise gone. I'm thinking they must've opened the sunroof while replacing the windshield and caused the seals to shift.

Edit: dealer replaced the seal several months ago, problem fixed.

AKbimmer · 03-15-2023, 11:06 AM

I have this same issue. Noticed increased wind noise in my MY22 about 2 months ago, and found the gap in the sunroof seal mentioned here. Manually sliding the seal from one side to the other changes the amount of noise in different parts of the cabin, so I’m confident this is the cause. Does anyone have a picture of what a properly installed seal looks like? I have a service appointment coming up and given the SIB doesn’t cover newer model years explicitly, I want to see if it’s an obvious difference that can be spotted by looking at other cars on the lot.

maher · 03-15-2023, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AKbimmer

I have this same issue. Noticed increased wind noise in my MY22 about 2 months ago, and found the gap in the sunroof seal mentioned here. Manually sliding the seal from one side to the other changes the amount of noise in different parts of the cabin, so I’m confident this is the cause. Does anyone have a picture of what a properly installed seal looks like? I have a service appointment coming up and given the SIB doesn’t cover newer model years explicitly, I want to see if it’s an obvious difference that can be spotted by looking at other cars on the lot.

When I showed the tech at my dealer the rubber seal, just by looking at it he said something isn’t right and had it replaced right away. I’m certain if there’s a gap they will be able to tell right away. I will try to take a picture after work for you with the new seal installed.

jad03060 · 03-15-2023, 11:48 AM

FWIW, wind noise along with drag is one reason manufacturers want to consider cameras and video screens rather than those mirrors sitting out there that increase drag, add complexity because you may need to heat them, and, are harder to get a slippery surface.

The DOT in the USA so far, has rejected any use of cameras versus the required mirror, but that may eventually change. Just like it too them years to approve the anti-dazzle headlights that have been readily available in other parts of the world.

six · 03-15-2023, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AKbimmer

I have this same issue. Noticed increased wind noise in my MY22 about 2 months ago, and found the gap in the sunroof seal mentioned here. Manually sliding the seal from one side to the other changes the amount of noise in different parts of the cabin, so I’m confident this is the cause. Does anyone have a picture of what a properly installed seal looks like? I have a service appointment coming up and given the SIB doesn’t cover newer model years explicitly, I want to see if it’s an obvious difference that can be spotted by looking at other cars on the lot.

I’ve done the same, open the roof to vent position and pulled the seal over to the drivers side and now I don’t hear the whistle sound, only the passenger does

If we have a long trip I put a square of tape over the hole and that get’s rid of it completely on both sides.

Can’t be bothered to have it fixed as this car is going soon as I’ll be getting an LCI. I must say though, it really irritated me for months until I discovered this thread and found the gap in the roof seal.

bloppitybloop · 03-15-2023, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AKbimmer

I have this same issue. Noticed increased wind noise in my MY22 about 2 months ago, and found the gap in the sunroof seal mentioned here. Manually sliding the seal from one side to the other changes the amount of noise in different parts of the cabin, so I’m confident this is the cause. Does anyone have a picture of what a properly installed seal looks like? I have a service appointment coming up and given the SIB doesn’t cover newer model years explicitly, I want to see if it’s an obvious difference that can be spotted by looking at other cars on the lot.

I just got mine done yesterday. This is the passenger side. The front of the vehicle is to the right side of the photo. There used to be a gap that I could fit my index finger in.

BobsM3Coupe · 03-15-2023, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by reckedhim

I just got mine done yesterday. This is the passenger side. The front of the vehicle is to the right side of the photo. There used to be a gap that I could fit my index finger in.

Is the photo of the replaced seal?

bloppitybloop · 03-15-2023, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

Is the photo of the replaced seal?

Yes, it is. Now the noise is completely gone. No more painters tape.

maher · 03-15-2023, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by reckedhim

No more painters tape.

The residue is still there though 😁

bloppitybloop · 03-15-2023, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by maher

The residue is still there though 😁

Ha good call. I didn't even notice it. Thanks for pointing it out.

BobsM3Coupe · 03-16-2023, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by reckedhim

Yes, it is. Now the noise is completely gone. No more painters tape.

Good to hear, yet it looks like there is still a gap there?

mitch57 · 03-16-2023, 10:04 PM

Here's more information for you all on wind noise troubleshooting and repair.

https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...5&postcount=41

bloppitybloop · 03-16-2023, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

Good to hear, yet it looks like there is still a gap there?

It does, I guess. But compared to the gap before it was fixed, that's nothing. And there isn't any wind noise.

Young04 · 04-02-2023, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by reckedhim

I just got mine done yesterday. This is the passenger side. The front of the vehicle is to the right side of the photo. There used to be a gap that I could fit my index finger in.

Wandered over here from the X7 side. My 2020 X7 does exactly what is described here. Is your picture how the seal looks on both sides? I can slide mine back and forth...it seems to be about a half in lch too small. I just ordered 54-10-7-493-155 and will replace it myself.

mitch57 · 04-02-2023, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Young04

Wandered over here from the X7 side. My 2020 X7 does exactly what is described here. Is your picture how the seal looks on both sides? I can slide mine back and forth...it seems to be about a half in lch too small. I just ordered 54-10-7-493-155 and will replace it myself.

Why not just have the dealer fix it for you since it's already a known issue covered by warranty.

https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...5&postcount=41

Young04 · 04-03-2023, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mitch57

Why not just have the dealer fix it for you since it's already a known issue covered by warranty.

https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...5&postcount=41

Because it's literally a 5 minute job and involves a $50 part. Beats killing most of a morning at the dealer.

bloom · 04-03-2023, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Young04

Because it's literally a 5 minute job and involves a $50 part. Beats killing most of a morning at the dealer.

they glue the ends so it doesnt shrink back again

aka Hootie · 05-22-2023, 06:05 PM

I picked up my 2023 X5 45e back in September. It developed the wind noise about a month ago. Took it the dealer and they replaced Gasket, Glass Cover and Set Seal for Glass. The also used 6 x Screw Glass Panel. The sound is gone. The diagnosed the problem using painters tape.

oldguy00 · 01-08-2024, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by maher

Here's the picture.

Hey folks, had the same prob with mine, same hole in the rubber seal as 'maher's post.
Easy solution - take it to the dealer. As soon as I brought mine in, the service person said 'yeah we've seen a lot of those'. Mechanic took the car for a test drive just to rule out any other possible causes that would need to be addressed. Ordered replacement seal for roof for me, appt. on Jan 16th to install.
The notes from the mechanic were:
"Seals are too short. Sunroof seals have shrunk and need to be replaced".

I didn't know these could shrink....but whatever, as long as they fix it.

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quad_drive Second Lieutenant 227 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 23 X5 45e; 20 Cayenne S; 17 Q7 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: No.VA iTrader: (0)	After reading this, I went to check on my 23 45e.. I see that gap there too. It's crazy to me how this is still an issue after all these years being in production. It's a simple fix where the seal is cut half an inch too short. I do hear some wind noises at highway speed. BMW needs to get on top of these little QC issue.
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AKbimmer New Member 3 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 45e Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: CT, USA iTrader: (0)	I have this same issue. Noticed increased wind noise in my MY22 about 2 months ago, and found the gap in the sunroof seal mentioned here. Manually sliding the seal from one side to the other changes the amount of noise in different parts of the cabin, so I’m confident this is the cause. Does anyone have a picture of what a properly installed seal looks like? I have a service appointment coming up and given the SIB doesn’t cover newer model years explicitly, I want to see if it’s an obvious difference that can be spotted by looking at other cars on the lot.
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jad03060 Major General 3184 Rep 6,835 Posts Drives: X5 45e Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	FWIW, wind noise along with drag is one reason manufacturers want to consider cameras and video screens rather than those mirrors sitting out there that increase drag, add complexity because you may need to heat them, and, are harder to get a slippery surface. The DOT in the USA so far, has rejected any use of cameras versus the required mirror, but that may eventually change. Just like it too them years to approve the anti-dazzle headlights that have been readily available in other parts of the world.
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aka Hootie Private First Class 49 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 SS/BLK, 2023 X5 45e Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: East Coast iTrader: (1)	I picked up my 2023 X5 45e back in September. It developed the wind noise about a month ago. Took it the dealer and they replaced Gasket, Glass Cover and Set Seal for Glass. The also used 6 x Screw Glass Panel. The sound is gone. The diagnosed the problem using painters tape.
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