'21 from 6/02/21 w/ uneven exhaust tips

X3Bimmer · 07-05-2021, 08:11 AM

Has anyone else noticed that their M40i exhaust tips are not the same distance from the above rear bumper? Ours looks very noticeably uneven. Is there a plausible reason for this besides a manufacturing deviation? This was not from any impact damage. Cheers

jacko15 · 07-05-2021, 10:05 AM

Looks like a manufacturing defect that should have been caught in the inspection process.

AZM40i · 07-05-2021, 10:34 AM

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Has anyone else noticed that their M40i exhaust tips are not the same distance from the above rear bumper? Ours looks very noticeably uneven. Is there a plausible reason for this besides a manufacturing deviation? This was not from any impact damage. Cheers

I have a small difference from left to right also. Very small. Not that large. Driver side is about 1/16-1/8 of an inch lower than passenger side. Left sitting a bit lower than the right... Also a 21 Glacier Silver build from earlier this year...

M40i4me · 07-05-2021, 12:49 PM

Yea, mine are even so I would report it to your dealer.

heavyD^2 · 07-05-2021, 01:01 PM

I'm sure you can probably play with the exhaust hangers to get those even. If you have ever installed an axle back muffler it takes a bit of adjusting of the exhaust hangers to line up the tips with the exhaust cut-outs.

wdeerfield · 07-05-2021, 05:56 PM

I had this issue on my '18 and mentioned to the service advisor. Easily adjusted and back to correct fitment. Just talk to your SA

X3Bimmer · 07-05-2021, 06:57 PM

Thank you for your replies and constructive opinions. This is why I value this forum as a great source of information!

mike_mc · 07-06-2021, 05:23 AM

I have same issue. Right tip is lower. Mine is used but i have still 1 year warranty. I will report to the dealer and we will see.

bmwmdistrict · 07-06-2021, 10:39 AM

Wait I thought it was healthy for one ball to be lower than the other? 😂

Yeah I would report it to your SA and they should be able to get it straightened out.

X3Bimmer · 07-17-2021, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by X3Bimmer

Has anyone else noticed that their M40i exhaust tips are not the same distance from the above rear bumper? Ours looks very noticeably uneven. Is there a plausible reason for this besides a manufacturing deviation? This was not from any impact damage. Cheers

Not only are the tail pipes at noticeably different gap levels from the rear bumper I noticed today that the rear tailgate has a much bigger gap on the right side between it and the rear body panel. It's seems like the the entire tailgate needs to be adjusted and shifted to the right. Very disappointing and apparent shoddy build quality. I'm sure its a simple adjustment to correct both issues but it's only a few weeks old. So much for the new car excitement…

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DCC · 07-17-2021, 11:47 PM

A misaligned rear hatch or bumper cover (causing the illusion of a misaligned hatch) is not common.
Do check to make sure the vehicle was not “repaired” in anyway prior to it arriving at the dealership.

alpinec1984 · 07-18-2021, 07:06 AM

Mine are very uneven, but I just bought the car used. Could someone with a new, perfect alignment post the “correct” tip/bumper gap? Aligning exhaust is normally a brute force exercise.

X3Bimmer · 07-18-2021, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DCC

A misaligned rear hatch or bumper cover (causing the illusion of a misaligned hatch) is not common.
Do check to make sure the vehicle was not "repaired" in anyway prior to it arriving at the dealership.

It was a Performance Center Delivery.

alpinec1984 · 07-18-2021, 05:34 PM

I was able to raise my right exhaust tip 3/8” by garroting the rubber hanger with a heavy duty black nylon zip tie. Took 5 minutes. The hangers themselves proved remarkably resistant to persuasion.

Mirage_77 · 05-21-2023, 12:49 PM

I just noticed I have this issue too. Any hassle from the dealership for those who have fixed it?

Da X3 · 05-25-2023, 09:30 AM

Mine is the same. Drivers side hangs lower. 2022. Not much but noticable if your looking for it.

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heavyD^2 Colonel 3689 Rep 2,956 Posts Drives: X3M Competition Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Too close to Santa iTrader: (0)	I'm sure you can probably play with the exhaust hangers to get those even. If you have ever installed an axle back muffler it takes a bit of adjusting of the exhaust hangers to line up the tips with the exhaust cut-outs.
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mike_mc Enlisted Member 8 Rep 32 Posts Drives: BMW X3 m40i Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	I have same issue. Right tip is lower. Mine is used but i have still 1 year warranty. I will report to the dealer and we will see.
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alpinec1984 Second Lieutenant 133 Rep 223 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Canton OH iTrader: (0)	Mine are very uneven, but I just bought the car used. Could someone with a new, perfect alignment post the “correct” tip/bumper gap? Aligning exhaust is normally a brute force exercise. Last edited by alpinec1984; 07-18-2021 at 08:56 AM..
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alpinec1984 Second Lieutenant 133 Rep 223 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Canton OH iTrader: (0)	I was able to raise my right exhaust tip 3/8” by garroting the rubber hanger with a heavy duty black nylon zip tie. Took 5 minutes. The hangers themselves proved remarkably resistant to persuasion. Last edited by alpinec1984; 07-18-2021 at 07:04 PM.. Reason: add photos
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Mirage_77 Enlisted Member 55 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2023 X3M Comp Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	I just noticed I have this issue too. Any hassle from the dealership for those who have fixed it? Attached Images
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Da X3 Enlisted Member 47 Rep 39 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40 Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Mine is the same. Drivers side hangs lower. 2022. Not much but noticable if your looking for it.
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