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      10-09-2018, 12:03 PM   #67
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what if the vibration is coming from faulty lane correction vibration?
The vibration is highly throttle and speed-dependent, and it's not quite the same as the lane vibration.

Aclockwrk's description of the symptoms is very accurate. Thanks to everyone again who've brought their car in and relayed back BMW's responses.
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      10-09-2018, 12:19 PM   #68
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This problem seems more wide spread than the public knows-I have been told that they have no fix-they have bought back cars to tear apart- no time table for our cars-the shop foreman at my dealership thinks that the issue is that the 4 wheel drive is not sending the correct amount of torque( power) to each wheel-the vibrations are the feedback that is being felt as the load increases during acceleration,inclines and turns-my vibrations increase as the load on the engine increases-the more power needed and correctly divided out to each wheel-if it is not that -he is lost-I am disappointed that BMW has not been more aggressive in taking care of us-my fear is this is more widespread than they even know.
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This problem seems more wide spread than the public knows-I have been told that they have no fix-they have bought back cars to tear apart- no time table for our cars-the shop foreman at my dealership thinks that the issue is that the 4 wheel drive is not sending the correct amount of torque( power) to each wheel-the vibrations are the feedback that is being felt as the load increases during acceleration,inclines and turns-my vibrations increase as the load on the engine increases-the more power needed and correctly divided out to each wheel-if it is not that -he is lost-I am disappointed that BMW has not been more aggressive in taking care of us-my fear is this is more widespread than they even know.
If you are right, this should be independent on engine, and when the car is manufactured? I.e. all G01's could be affected?
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I have only read of a couple of X3 30I complain of this issue-the majority of the problem cars online have been 40I's-the shop foreman at the dealership has noticed that the vibrations get worse with increased mileage-my car I felt from the get go and only has gotten worse -when I read everyone's story it only brings back memories of all the crap I have been through-it is the way that high performance car is supposed to feel etc.-spoke to customer service and was told they are not repurchasing my car at this time-the first time I took our car in was FEB. 14'2018-8 months of be patient-the more cars the faster the answer and a fix-I would like a new car please
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Interesting, but would that theory still hold plausible for individuals who started having the issue thousands of miles or kms later?

One individual in this thread says his vibration started around 16,000 miles.
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I got told today by my SA that the engineer/BMW acknowledged there is a problem, that they have 4 X3 M40is at Spartanburg to work on it. They’re waiting on a special dyno to arrive in Spartanburg? They also have no timeline for a fix. The 3 other M40is at the dealer had the same vibration.

I elected to have them keep the car for now to Keep my lemon law clock going.

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      10-09-2018, 01:25 PM   #73
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need we say more!
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Out of curiosity does anyone have a video/sound clip of this vibration?

I had 1 instance where the car was under load (5 ppl in the car) at 1k miles ish. I felt there was a harmonic vibration coming through the steering wheel and the entire dash, but I thought it was just the road as I never felt it again.
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      10-09-2018, 01:53 PM   #75
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I noticed this problem as early as 3000 miles. I've been avoiding taking it in, but I think I probably should now to get the issue filed and started with BMW.
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It is too bad you would have to think of using the lemon law process-BMW knows there is a problem but instead of replacing our cars -or ay least asking, they are asking us to sit and wait to see if they can come up with a fix-in the mean time they are continuing to sell possible infected cars-in the mean time bmws has my money and some of us are still making payments on damaged cars-I know that my car does not run any where as nice as my old 2014 X3 35I-that car was a pleasure to drive-I thought I was being sold the 2018 upscale version of that car-shame on me I guess- just give me the option instead of making jump thru hoops to get the car I thought I was buying
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some are assuming that bmw have known about this for some time I.e. more than a month or two. How do we know they won't solve it in a matter of weeks?

I'm reasonably optimistic they'll solve and dealers will be advised of the fix as a service bulletin so when you go in for maintenance, they fix the vehicle. Doubt this will amount to a recall, but suppose it's possible.

in the meantime, I understand the frustration (I would be as well), but we have to let this run its course to some degree.

Bad things happen to all car brands...there are hundreds of thousands of parts on our cars...they're bound to get something wrong at some point. Murphy's Law
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      10-09-2018, 02:29 PM   #78
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@Mocon. you are one patient guy! 8 months ! My x3 has been at the dealer nearly two months and I'm going crazy. Anyone ever had them cancel a lease for a problem they can't fix? I can't imagine they expect someone to pay for a year and not have their vehicle. ....
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Thanks-but -in the beginning they told that they could not duplicate-then that it was a characteristic of the vehicle - so I started to question myself- everytime I brought my wife's car in I ask about any news?-it wasn't until I brought ii in for a different issue and received a X3 30I as a loaner-no four wheel drive and got reminded a little of how my 2014 x3 drove, did it dawn on me that there is really something wrong-I understand that cars are complex-but if you don't have a fix give people the option of saying I want my money back-would you like another one -( if your interested in risking it)-or is there another model I can put you in-not I can't fix it-please wait my stock price would appreciate it lol-I thought I was buying the ultimate driving machine when I upgraded and that is not what I have been given from BMW-all I want is what I contracted for -just make your customer base happy-it is not a difficult process-
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completely agree with you. It is not right we have to wait for them to figure this out. I understand defects or problems happening but in the meantime they must offer their customers options. The option of wait forever is unacceptable.
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      10-09-2018, 06:07 PM   #81
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Waited 2 months for M40i delivery, reached dealer this week. Just cancelled the order, to avoid the steering vibration problem discussed here. Wife is not happy, neither am I. Felt I needed to bail out.
Decided that was stupid, changed my mind and accepted the M40i. Will pick up Thursday, in 2 days. Wife now talking to me.

Still sounds like a serious problem. Hard to understand if driveline or engine mount issues cause this, then why does it only vibrate in the steering wheel? Any vibration through the floorboards, throttle, anywhere else? Do any of these involve the M Sport torque vectoring differential? Sounds like cornering is not a factor, problem occurs in straight line?

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Waited 2 months for M40i delivery, reached dealer this week. Just cancelled the order, to avoid the steering vibration problem discussed here. Wife is not happy, neither am I. Felt I needed to bail out.
Decided that was stupid, changed my mind and accepted the M40i. Will pick up Thursday, in 2 days. Wife now talking to me.

Still sounds like a serious problem. Hard to understand if driveline or engine mount issues cause this, then why does it only vibrate in the steering wheel? Any vibration through the floorboards, throttle, anywhere else? Do any of these involve the M Sport torque vectoring differential? Sounds like cornering is not a factor, problem occurs in straight line?

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Max, I think that was a good call. You might not even have the issue. If it does crop up, you'll have options (in the US you have way more options than us Canucks).

Sounds serious, but not serious enough to pose a danger (presumably, since I don't have the issue - yet anyway).

I had a question about the tire brand...I THINK I read early on in this thread that they were Pirellis? Were there other brands involved that still had the vibration? Can't recall now & don't feel like scrolling back through 4 pages
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Decided that was stupid, changed my mind and accepted the M40i. Will pick up Thursday, in 2 days. Wife now talking to me.

Still sounds like a serious problem. Hard to understand if driveline or engine mount issues cause this, then why does it only vibrate in the steering wheel? Any vibration through the floorboards, throttle, anywhere else? Do any of these involve the M Sport torque vectoring differential? Sounds like cornering is not a factor, problem occurs in straight line?

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Bridgestone Alenzas here (21")....My vibrations are definitely felt all over. I have a thread with Tire updates from my issues here: seems like i wont be able to resolve my vibration problems until i resolve my tire issues.

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1542190
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Yeah, Bridgestone's here as well
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Firstly, I’m sorry to hear that some of you are having this problem. I’ve got 2K miles on my 2018 M40i with a build date of April 2018, and No vibration from the steering wheel at any speed or any surface. Is this a problem common to this model with all the accident prevention nannies? My car has none of that; premium pkg and that’s it. Just curious. Hoping that BMW can sort out this issue for you all.
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tire companies and rim sizes do not affect the vibrations-the service dept have already tried and research all of that-drivetrains and differentials don't make a difference-the vibrations are felt by the majority between 30-65 mph-only when applying the gas-if you are on a incline or in a turn the vibrations become stronger -coasting and there arena vibrations-service dept. have also change out or tighten many front end suspension parts-bmp is at a lost-this has been going on since April on line-there are 2 other links that have died off with this being the more active recently-good luck with your new vechicles because the vibrations will get to you after a while-
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Another thought; according to the September sales results, BMW have sold around 7,000 units since September 2017.

Let's say the issue is widespread or worse, affects all 2018/19 X3 M40i's, being an optimist, I have to believe they are motivated to fix vs. issuing net new vehicles (or even 100% refunds).

The early reporters to dealers pay a proverbial price because few would report, therefore not taken seriously.

Now, at least according to some of the posters in this thread, it sounds as though there are 2 or 3 X3's back in Spartanburg for testing.

I'm sorry as well for those with the issue, and to those who have been w/o their vehicle for a few months, but whatever the issue is, they're motivated to fix.

My opinion of course...
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