[Hispeed4fun]

I know there is a very long thread about vibrations when driving. That is not the case here. I am only getting vibration at idle either when the car starts up or when at a red light. Basically when at a stand still. When im driving there are no issues at all at any speed. Anyone else feel that? I dont remember feeling it when i test drove two different cars but that was months ago.

[freitz]

Originally Posted by Hispeed4fun

I know there is a very long thread about vibrations when driving. That is not the case here. I am only getting vibration at idle either when the car starts up or when at a red light. Basically when at a stand still. When im driving there are no issues at all at any speed. Anyone else feel that? I dont remember feeling it when i test drove two different cars but that was months ago.

Do you have the M40i? I would chalk that up to normal I've always noticed it. Very slight/minor vibration right?

[Hispeed4fun]

Originally Posted by freitz

Do you have the M40i? I would chalk that up to normal I've always noticed it. Very slight/minor vibration right?

Yes its an M40. Its not a harsh vibration its minor but annoying. I Wonder if anyone else has the same and its normal.

[MechX3M40i]

I have the same on my M40i. I think it's most noticeable at cold start, also at red light before the engine fully warms up. Once the car starts to move this slight vibration goes away. Less noticeable or non existent when car is fully warmed up.

I also tend to think it's normal, but is open to other ideas.

[BMWZ4]

I had this on my 2011 Z4, cold engine. Shook/rocked like crazy, but fine after ~10 mins or so. I was told had something to do with the VANOS during cold start.

Never had any issues with that vehicle other than a squeaky roof (was fixed though)

[XXX3]

I’ve noticed it on an occasional cold start; usually when the car hasn’t been driven for a week or so. After warm up, smooth as glass.

[Hispeed4fun]

Originally Posted by XXX3

I’ve noticed it on an occasional cold start; usually when the car hasn’t been driven for a week or so. After warm up, smooth as glass.

Even after driving and the car is warmed up when i come to a stop it still vibrates.

[Njerts]

Originally Posted by Hispeed4fun

Even after driving and the car is warmed up when i come to a stop it still vibrates.

Same for me, it is not a rough idle at all, just a slight vibration on the steering.

[pskdude]

I'm getting the same EXACT thing !!!! foreman says it's normal since we have a V6 I say absolutely not!!! it even vibrates when I jump back in 1st gear cruising at idle in traffic

[dan321]

Originally Posted by pskdude

I'm getting the same EXACT thing !!!! foreman says it's normal since we have a V6

I may be missing something here but the X3 has an inline 6 not a V6.

[Hispeed4fun]

I dont like it and hate to say but at least im not alone. I just want to know if its "normal" for this car and not just mine.

[freitz]

I assumed it was normal. Haven't met anyone who hasn't said they had the vibrations.

[TX3M]

Yes, I have it too and find it very annoying. It happens every time the vehicle is in "Drive" and I come to a stop. As soon as I lift my foot off the brake, the vibration stops. If I put it in "Park", it also stops.

[Hispeed4fun]

Originally Posted by TX3M

Yes, I have it too and find it very annoying. It happens every time the vehicle is in "Drive" and I come to a stop. As soon as I lift my foot off the brake, the vibration stops. If I put it in "Park", it also stops.

Same but it also happens in park. As soon as the car starts rolling its gone.

[Denk]

Yup, my new M40i has a slight vibration at idle and in park. It's more noticeable when the engine is cold. It goes away after taking off. It would be an issue for me if it didn't. Doesn't bother me as is.

[M40iG01]

lots of vibration in steering wheel on cold start up. It does improve after warming up but still noticeable. In general I find that there is a great deal of vibration transferred into the steering in this x3. I would have never imagined this to be how they are designed as my Audi had none. All a learning experience.

[BMWZ4]

Bizarre. I don't have this issue at all, zero, squat vibration in the wheel. Prod date Sept 6

EDIT: my wife's 2018 X1 had this at idle/stop. Mentioned it when it was dropped off for an oil change and they adjust the idle. MINOR vibration that was present now gone. This was a couple of months ago

[freitz]

I would agree Jan production date lots of vibrations transfer to the steering wheel. Can also confirm my sq5 did not have this kind of vibrations either.

Anyone also grab a x5 g05 I wonder if that has the same vibrations

[M40iG01]

so I finally looked for the date code. I presume based on this mine was made Dec 2017. this brings new light to the warning I always heard. "new purchase the first production year of a vehicle". I have had so many 1st year production vehicles and never had issues. I find it hard to believe in this day and age with the amount of automation used in vehicle production today that quality varies so greatly.

[thestuarts]

My 2019 M40i made in August of 2018 has no steering wheel vibrations that I can detect, cold or otherwise.

[pskdude]

Originally Posted by M40iG01

so I finally looked for the date code. I presume based on this mine was made Dec 2017. this brings new light to the warning I always heard. "new purchase the first production year of a vehicle". I have had so many 1st year production vehicles and never had issues. I find it hard to believe in this day and age with the amount of automation used in vehicle production today that quality varies so greatly.

Same here i was Dec 2017. :/

[Hispeed4fun]

My car was built a couple months ago. Again its not horrible just a little annoying.