Vibration Issue At Speed 435d Xdrive Converatable

Wild 435d · 07-17-2018, 08:32 AM

I own a 435 D XDrive convertible, purchased new August 2017' from new I have been aware of a noise issue vibration/rumbling sound ,which appears to be from the frontal area of the car ,most noticeable at 78-82 mph. The car has now 3,000 miles on the clock ,I have owned two 330 d without any problems.
I have on several occasions spoken with the BMW dealership regarding the problem.
The BMW Dealership have changed the factory fitted tyres from Bridgestones to Goodyears,this greatly reduced the tyre noise inside the car but did not resolve the issue of vibration at the speeds mentioned.
The BMW dealership arranged for the BMW technical area manger to drive the car,who's reply is that is normal!!!
I find this hard to accept ,without driving the identical car how can this be the answer.or be proven to be correct
Does anyone else have similar issues as this

BEM-S4 · 07-17-2018, 09:58 AM

Check for a bent rim would be my first place to start

Wild 435d · 07-17-2018, 10:40 AM

Thanks for the suggestion,the vibration issue has been there from new,BMW changed the tyres,I would hope and have exspected them to notice a bent rim when they changed the tyres
Thanks again

BEM-S4 · 07-17-2018, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Wilder

Thanks for the suggestion,the vibration issue has been there from new,BMW changed the tyres,I would hope and have exspected them to notice a bent rim when they changed the tyres
Thanks again

Did you order the car? Could have happened on a test drive if you bought off the lot. You'd be amazed what can happen to cars that are then sold as new. Minor accidents paint work etc.

cfm56d7b · 07-17-2018, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilder

Thanks for the suggestion,the vibration issue has been there from new,BMW changed the tyres,I would hope and have exspected them to notice a bent rim when they changed the tyres
Thanks again

This is hardly normal. Couple of suggestions:

- Ask the dealer to let you test drive a similar vehicle and also ask the shop foreman to join you. It's highly unlikely that another vehicle will have the same problem.

- Call BMW NA and open a case

Sea-Tac · 07-17-2018, 02:46 PM

I think cfm56d7b is giving you good advice.

Take the tech for a ride then try to duplicate it in another unit. It probably won't be repeated in another car.

murphius1118 · 07-17-2018, 03:48 PM

Have they checked the wheel balancing? Unbalanced wheels will cause heavy vibration at high-speed. I understand this is a new car but anything is possible.

Wild 435d · 07-18-2018, 01:35 PM

Hello, I ordered the car from new,waited 4 months for delivery,From new the car has been noisy inside the cabin area, when I reported this The BMW dealesrship removed the factory fitted Bridgestones and fitted Goodyear Eagles F1 tyres , this greatly reduced the tyre noise ,but the vibration at speed on long motorway journeys when constant speed is maintained at 78-82 is most noticeable .
and yes ,the new balance weights can be seen of the alloys.
I can only trust the balancing is correct as this has been carried out at a main BMW dealship.

evdok · 07-18-2018, 01:55 PM

Im getting exactly the same at those speeds, wheels have been rebalanced & front pads replaced, im wondering if the front discs might be warped they do have a small lip

Wild 435d · 07-18-2018, 02:17 PM

Hello,
We ordered the car NEW ,We took delivery last August ,we immediately became aware of the noise ,we approached the dealship with the issue and being disappointed with the car ,the car today has only covered 3,000 miles ,
We have had two 330 d without any problems ,that's the main reason we bought a new 335d
Today again I have spoken with the service manager, he has agreed to locating and a test drive for us in an identical 435 convertible,
If that is the same ,then I have to accept all 435d would appear to have the same issue.
Why do BMW as a premium brand refer to this as " acceptable characteristic "

cfm56d7b · 07-19-2018, 08:58 PM

This is a long short. Were the wheels balanced using RoadForce machine?

07-17-2018, 08:32 AM	#1
Wild 435d New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW 2017 F33 435x drive Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Vibration Issue At Speed 435d Xdrive Converatable I own a 435 D XDrive convertible, purchased new August 2017' from new I have been aware of a noise issue vibration/rumbling sound ,which appears to be from the frontal area of the car ,most noticeable at 78-82 mph. The car has now 3,000 miles on the clock ,I have owned two 330 d without any problems. I have on several occasions spoken with the BMW dealership regarding the problem. The BMW Dealership have changed the factory fitted tyres from Bridgestones to Goodyears,this greatly reduced the tyre noise inside the car but did not resolve the issue of vibration at the speeds mentioned. The BMW dealership arranged for the BMW technical area manger to drive the car,who's reply is that is normal!!! I find this hard to accept ,without driving the identical car how can this be the answer.or be proven to be correct Does anyone else have similar issues as this Last edited by Wild 435d; 07-17-2018 at 10:52 AM.. Reason: More information
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BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	Check for a bent rim would be my first place to start __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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Wild 435d New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW 2017 F33 435x drive Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the suggestion,the vibration issue has been there from new,BMW changed the tyres,I would hope and have exspected them to notice a bent rim when they changed the tyres Thanks again
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Sea-Tac Major 1453 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: 2108 X3 xDrive30i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bellevue, Wa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 xDrive30i [0.00] 2016 328i xDrive [0.00]	I think cfm56d7b is giving you good advice. Take the tech for a ride then try to duplicate it in another unit. It probably won't be repeated in another car.
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murphius1118 Private First Class 99 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2013 328i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Philly area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i xDrive [0.00]	Have they checked the wheel balancing? Unbalanced wheels will cause heavy vibration at high-speed. I understand this is a new car but anything is possible. __________________ '13 328i xDrive│Jet Black│BMS JB Stage 1│MPE│18" 400M & Conti DWS 06│DelVal BMW CCA #533245
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07-18-2018, 01:35 PM	#8
Wild 435d New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW 2017 F33 435x drive Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Wheel balanceing Hello, I ordered the car from new,waited 4 months for delivery,From new the car has been noisy inside the cabin area, when I reported this The BMW dealesrship removed the factory fitted Bridgestones and fitted Goodyear Eagles F1 tyres , this greatly reduced the tyre noise ,but the vibration at speed on long motorway journeys when constant speed is maintained at 78-82 is most noticeable . and yes ,the new balance weights can be seen of the alloys. I can only trust the balancing is correct as this has been carried out at a main BMW dealship.
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evdok Lieutenant Colonel 818 Rep 1,907 Posts Drives: 330D M/SPORT xDRIVE INDIVIDUAL Join Date: May 2015 Location: WORCESTERSHIRE iTrader: (0)	Im getting exactly the same at those speeds, wheels have been rebalanced & front pads replaced, im wondering if the front discs might be warped they do have a small lip __________________ Happy Motoring Evdok
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Wild 435d New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW 2017 F33 435x drive Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: England iTrader: (0)	435d XDrive vibration at speed Hello, We ordered the car NEW ,We took delivery last August ,we immediately became aware of the noise ,we approached the dealship with the issue and being disappointed with the car ,the car today has only covered 3,000 miles , We have had two 330 d without any problems ,that's the main reason we bought a new 335d Today again I have spoken with the service manager, he has agreed to locating and a test drive for us in an identical 435 convertible, If that is the same ,then I have to accept all 435d would appear to have the same issue. Why do BMW as a premium brand refer to this as " acceptable characteristic "
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cfm56d7b Lieutenant General 5876 Rep 10,249 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	This is a long short. Were the wheels balanced using RoadForce machine?
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