[Fegelein]

Getting mine back today for the 50+ mile test driving, now that they changed the fluid. All covered under the power train I took post 50k on the clock.

[Fegelein]

Update!

The fluid change significantly reduced the issue, however, it's still occurs on occasion. Bringing back tomorrow for a new transfer case...

[MattK]

My 2020 x6 m50 seems to have transfer case issues. Grinding noise at slow speed turns. Took it to a dealer and they claim BMW has 3 step process to diagnose this problem: 1. Id have to replace all 4 tires, 2. If tires are not the problem than transfer case fluid flush is next. 3. Replace transfer case if step 1 or 2 does not resolve the problem. So basically I have to spend about $2500 on new tires before they will even look at the problem🤯🤦*♂️🤦*♂️. Unbelievable! car is still under warranty.

[eelnoraa]

Can you tell them if 1 doesn’t solve the issue, they will pay for the tires ? Or they first replace tires, if that fixes the issue, you then pay them? Sounds fair?

[MattK]

That was my thought exactly. I feel like the should have a set of wheels and replace with mine in order to diagnose the problem. Its BMW service after all.
Service advisor admitted that this is most likely transfer case issue but have to follow the steps to get to it.
I will replace the tires but when the time comes. Im also thinking about trading the car in for something different (possibly IX) so for now im just going to leave it as is.

[Fegelein]

Originally Posted by MattK

My 2020 x6 m50 seems to have transfer case issues. Grinding noise at slow speed turns. Took it to a dealer and they claim BMW has 3 step process to diagnose this problem: 1. Id have to replace all 4 tires, 2. If tires are not the problem than transfer case fluid flush is next. 3. Replace transfer case if step 1 or 2 does not resolve the problem. So basically I have to spend about $2500 on new tires before they will even look at the problem🤯🤦*♂️🤦*♂️. Unbelievable! car is still under warranty.

Coincidentally, I put new tires on a month or so ago, cause simply needed them. Are your tires worn down to the wear bars or show uneven wearing? If so, that $ would be on you. If not, then they have no business telling you to replace....

[Gene Horr]

Originally Posted by Fegelein

If not, then they have no business telling you to replace....

Agreed. This smells like a money grab. If one person decides not to pursue a warranty repair or buys a set of tires from the dealer then that's more money in their pocket at the cost of a couple of words.

[Fegelein]

Originally Posted by Gene Horr

Agreed. This smells like a money grab. If one person decides not to pursue a warranty repair or buys a set of tires from the dealer then that's more money in their pocket at the cost of a couple of words.

NEVER, buy tires from a dealership! They charge double!
I always order from tire rack, ship to my local mechanic and have him mount.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by Fegelein

NEVER, buy tires from a dealership! They charge double!
I always order from tire rack, ship to my local mechanic and have him mount.

Actually BMW is often quite competitive with pricing. When I was looking a few years ago they were within a few dollars of Tire Rack, Discount Tire, etc.

[Fegelein]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Actually BMW is often quite competitive with pricing. When I was looking a few years ago they were within a few dollars of Tire Rack, Discount Tire, etc.

Few years ago, was before this country was flushed down the toilet!

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by Fegelein

NEVER, buy tires from a dealership! They charge double!
I always order from tire rack, ship to my local mechanic and have him mount.

I know but just to show things do change once in a while.. .. .. I've been a loyal Tire Rack customer for many many cars but have recently found that my local VW dealer offered a much better price on the exact set of tires I was about to buy from Tire Rack for my wife's GTi. In disbelief, I had the dealer put it in writing as they had to order them and I didn't want any surprises when the time came for my appt. I didn't have to deal with the online ordering process, being home when the tires were delivered, hauling them to the installer or having them shipped there only to find out the wrongs ones were shipped (yes, that happened before) and all that goes with it. It was shear ecstasy I get lifetime balance and rotation to boot.

When the time comes for the X5 I'll give my local BMW dealer a shot at it and see what happens.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by Marty in NY

When the time comes for the X5 I'll give my local BMW dealer a shot at it and see what happens.

When you are ready Marty go to the BMW Tire Center link under Service & Parts on your dealer's web site. That should give you a price your dealer will charge although you can try and negotiate for q lower one.

[Bolt1949]

My CPO 2019 xDrive 50i M-sport (21" staggered setup) with 40k miles is going in for the fluid change step next week. CA who I work with regularly knows the SIB, and like others have said, you have to work the process. Post fluid change if after a few months/500 miles if issue remains/returns, then they'll replace the X-fer case under the CPO warranty, which I fortunately extended out to 84 months/unlimited miles. In my situation the tires not an issue as both the previous and current set of tires were sold and installed by this dealer (at lower than Tire Rack net cost).
Would like to track down more information on the rumor some 2019 X5 X-drive vehicles were apparently delivered with incorrect fluid in the transfer case.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by Bolt1949

Would like to track down more information on the rumor some 2019 X5 X-drive vehicles were apparently delivered with incorrect fluid in the transfer case.

It is not a rumor it is what happened according to the SIB:

[Fegelein]

Update here from my own original thread as an FYI gents....

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...5#post30525045

[rmorin1249]

So is the 40ixdrive transfer case the same or different from the 50i?

[F15_SGM]

Originally Posted by rmorin1249

So is the 40ixdrive transfer case the same or different from the 50i?

Different transfer cases but same issue

[eelnoraa]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

It is not a rumor it is what happened according to the SIB:

Wait, did I read the 2nd part right? "factory filled transfer case oil does NOT meet BMW specification" . so BMW factory screwed up here?

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by eelnoraa

Wait, did I read the 2nd part right? "factory filled transfer case oil does NOT meet BMW specification" . so BMW factory screwed up here?

Yes, for a time the wrong fluid was being used.

[drewdogg808]

Thanks for all the info, my wife's 2020 x5 M50i starting having stuttering issues for the past 6 months, finally dropped it off yesterday after realizing the factory warranty ends in 2 months. Tech confirmed it was the transfer case, flushed the fluid and still not resolved but says we have to drive it for 125 miles and bring it back next week and they can replace the transfer case. Hopefully nothing improves over the next 125 miles so I won't have issues getting the replacement lol.

[Alan l.]

What are the symptoms of transfer case issues? Seems strange all of these are popping up all of a sudden.

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

What are the symptoms of transfer case issues? Seems strange all of these are popping up all of a sudden.

There are a few different symptoms.. ..
- A vibration, more like a shudder, felt under your butt and or steering wheel when at parking lot speeds with the steering wheel turned pretty much or all the way locked in either clockwise or counter clockwise position
- A vibration, more like a shudder when reversing out of a garage or parking spot and then turning the steering wheel

The X5 is a dang smooth car so it's easy to feel vibrations but the Xfer case vibrations are unlike a wheel out of balance because it's felt at parking lot speeds, like below 10mph. Anyway that was my experience on a former X3 but from reading people's X5 posts, it seems the same. There are around three different Xfer case posts on this site, find them and read them to see what people are saying