[swissguy]

My 2019 X7 40i has a squeak especially when it is cold. It appears to be coming from the suspension on the left side. It seems to go away when the car has been driven a half hour or so. I have had the car at the dealer several times but thy apparently can not duplicate the squeak. Has anyone else had this problem? It is annoying and certainly not what you would expect from a $100,000 vehicle.

[BMW5and7]

I had similar issue. Took today to the dealer. They only lift it up and didn't do anything. Noise is gone!!!!!!!!!! It's been like that for 2 months. According to the tech, he did not touch anything, and all he did is to lift it up to see if there is anything suspicious.

[BMW5and7]

I noticed the noise disappears as I drive longer (and perhaps with temperature). It is more apparent when I first take off out from my driveway and then almost disappears longer drive.

Also, when the dealer lift the vehicle up, the noise disappeared that day. Next morning, fresh start, noise is back for the first few miles of driving.

Any thoughts?

[Braydenx]

Sry for digging the old posts, but is this the noise u guys were getting?
https://youtube.com/shorts/pnUgdR73BDs?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/bPKUSem321w?feature=share

If yes kindly let me know if you have pinpointed the root cause? Thanks!

[Sensibletom]

Originally Posted by BMW5and7

I noticed the noise disappears as I drive longer (and perhaps with temperature). It is more apparent when I first take off out from my driveway and then almost disappears longer drive.

Also, when the dealer lift the vehicle up, the noise disappeared that day. Next morning, fresh start, noise is back for the first few miles of driving.

Any thoughts?

I actually considered posting about the same thing but figured I’d wait until my first service and ask the dealer. I get this type of squeak (creak) normally when I first start driving (I say normally because there were a few times that I’d hear it later on in the drive) and it usually goes away. Its almost definitely when I’m driving slowly and never when I’m well on my way. I feel like it’s coming from the front left side, it’s a very unpleasant squeak. I thought it may be the steering or suspension but I’m thinking now it’s probably the suspension. I tried recording it but it’s not loud enough for my phone to get it. I wonder if it may be the same thing. If you wind up finding some type of resolution, please post and I’ll do the same.

Braydenx. Not that sound for me. It’s more of a creaking type sound, the way an old sofa creaks.

[Herofmine]

Originally Posted by Sensibletom

I actually considered posting about the same thing but figured I’d wait until my first service and ask the dealer. I get this type of squeak (creak) normally when I first start driving (I say normally because there were a few times that I’d hear it later on in the drive) and it usually goes away. Its almost definitely when I’m driving slowly and never when I’m well on my way. I feel like it’s coming from the front left side, it’s a very unpleasant squeak. I thought it may be the steering or suspension but I’m thinking now it’s probably the suspension. I tried recording it but it’s not loud enough for my phone to get it. I wonder if it may be the same thing. If you wind up finding some type of resolution, please post and I’ll do the same.

Braydenx. Not that sound for me. It’s more of a creaking type sound, the way an old sofa creaks.

I am getting same noise from 2020 car…. Especially after car wash, get’s much louder.
Going to take to service next week

[BMW5and7]

Originally Posted by Herofmine

I am getting same noise from 2020 car…. Especially after car wash, get’s much louder.
Going to take to service next week

I don't think there is anything wrong. We changes a number of suspension components and nothing fixed it. The facts it does not appear all the time and only under certain temperature conditions, and that it disappears after 2-3 min drive, is probably an indication that nothing is wrong. We really changes many components under warranty. My service tech believes it is nothing but rubber and metal rubbing each other when the rubber gets too dry or so on a cold morning until you drive for a few min.

[Herofmine]

Originally Posted by BMW5and7

I don't think there is anything wrong. We changes a number of suspension components and nothing fixed it. The facts it does not appear all the time and only under certain temperature conditions, and that it disappears after 2-3 min drive, is probably an indication that nothing is wrong. We really changes many components under warranty. My service tech believes it is nothing but rubber and metal rubbing each other when the rubber gets too dry or so on a cold morning until you drive for a few min.

It’s annoying, reminds me Lada cars of 70’s-80’s…

[swissguy]

I have the same issue with my 2019 40i. I had it to the dealer for this several times but they always say they cannot duplicate!! It is annoying.

[Aceking3150]

Mine has been having a similar bushing/rubber sounding squeak from the drivers front for the past month or so. ~50k miles. Living in Chicagoland, it seems a bit louder with colder weather and a light rain. Only audible at low speeds on acceleration, braking, or turning that causes the front suspension to rebound or compress. Taking it in for service tomorrow, will update with what they find.

[Brendon]

Worth linking my post detailing what the dealer told me about our suspension being prone to noise, and BMW good-willing the $8k repair: https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2062046

[M_Bimmer]

Originally Posted by swissguy

My 2019 X7 40i has a squeak especially when it is cold... It is annoying and certainly not what you would expect from a $100,000 vehicle.

Good thing you don't a $160K XB7 then.

Since new, my XB7 left front suspension has a loose "something"...mine sounds like the noise if the bolt on the sway bar link is loose, or the top bolt on the strut is loose....absolutely annoying when driving slow in a parking lot...any other time, you can't here it.

In my case, the car's been looked and nothing is loose....ugh!

Takeway? Build quality and reliability are not inversely proportional to the sticker price.

[mcstumpe]

i have a 2021 XB7 and i know that creaky squeek you are talking about. happens especially when the truck is in sport mode and lowered.

[mcstumpe]

Originally Posted by M_Bimmer

Good thing you don't a $160K XB7 then.

Since new, my XB7 left front suspension has a loose "something"...mine sounds like the noise if the bolt on the sway bar link is loose, or the top bolt on the strut is loose....absolutely annoying when driving slow in a parking lot...any other time, you can't here it.

In my case, the car's been looked and nothing is loose....ugh!

Takeway? Build quality and reliability are not inversely proportional to the sticker price.

did the your local BMW say anything about it? mine is still within warranty, and i know exactly what youre talking about driving slow through a parking lot, makes your bad ass car sound like a POS.

does yours sway a ton at higher speed? ive noticed that lately on the highway and it borderline feels unsafe

[M_Bimmer]

Originally Posted by mcstumpe

did the your local BMW say anything about it? mine is still within warranty, and i know exactly what youre talking about driving slow through a parking lot, makes your bad ass car sound like a POS.

does yours sway a ton at higher speed? ive noticed that lately on the highway and it borderline feels unsafe

My dealership is not going to find this issue. Don't trust them with even lug nuts - yes, they used an impact to tighten all my lugs nuts..it's amazing that I'm the only one that is the recipient of their incompetency.

I took in my B7 recently, and it came back with a dent in the rear bumper, and a missing tow hook cover on the front bumper.....after an "inspection"..... Since I did not have a photo before service, it was my fault.

At this juncture, I'd rather live with the 'clicking' at low speeds for now...they aren't going to touch my '24 XB7.

The clicking is definitely coming from the strut assembly......

[mcstumpe]

Originally Posted by M_Bimmer

My dealership is not going to find this issue. Don't trust them with even lug nuts - yes, they used an impact to tighten all my lugs nuts..it's amazing that I'm the only one that is the recipient of their incompetency.

I took in my B7 recently, and it came back with a dent in the rear bumper, and a missing tow hook cover on the front bumper.....after an "inspection"..... Since I did not have a photo before service, it was my fault.

At this juncture, I'd rather live with the 'clicking' at low speeds for now...they aren't going to touch my '24 XB7.

The clicking is definitely coming from the strut assembly......

thats such a bummer, my BMW dealership is amazing with customer service and repairs. ill let you know what they might find on mine.

[aptekcom]

Mine did this about 10k miles ago (45k miles) and it was diagnosed as a bad right front air strut. It started happening when the weather got cold. Dealer replaced it and it’s quiet as a mouse again.

[Android604]

I had the squishy sounds on my front end; dealer replaced both shocks under warrantee.

Seems like these units aren't super tough/reliable.

[Brendon]

Originally Posted by Android604

I had the squishy sounds on my front end; dealer replaced both shocks under warrantee.

Seems like these units aren't super tough/reliable.

My dealer went as far as to label it a wide-spread problem and call the design "defective."

[mcstumpe]

Originally Posted by M_Bimmer

My dealership is not going to find this issue. Don't trust them with even lug nuts - yes, they used an impact to tighten all my lugs nuts..it's amazing that I'm the only one that is the recipient of their incompetency.

I took in my B7 recently, and it came back with a dent in the rear bumper, and a missing tow hook cover on the front bumper.....after an "inspection"..... Since I did not have a photo before service, it was my fault.

At this juncture, I'd rather live with the 'clicking' at low speeds for now...they aren't going to touch my '24 XB7.

The clicking is definitely coming from the strut assembly......

So I heard back from my dealer and they are thinking it’s a rear steering gear issue that would be covered by warrantee. Mentioned that it might also have something to do with the suspension squeak/creaking at low soeeds , keep you posted