2022 X3 tow hitch cover issue

Ctriggs5 · 10-07-2021, 10:25 AM

Good morning. For the past two weeks I've noticed that my tow hitch cover seems to be loose and will pop out from time to time. Has anybody else notices to be an issue. There has been no damage to the bumper, nothing was hit however just seems to not fit correctly.

383vett · 10-07-2021, 10:28 AM

Is this the black plastic square piece that fits over the open receiver end?

Grahamstine1 · 10-07-2021, 12:19 PM

I threw a hitch pin and clip through mine. Problem solved. Might for for you!

wdeerfield · 10-07-2021, 12:25 PM

It's rubber. It dries out and shrinks. Things wear out with use as well.

Should bring it up with your SA and they will probably lemon the whole car.

Spitfire- · 10-07-2021, 12:39 PM

I don't think that should happen especially since you have a '22 model. On my '19, I've never had the cover come loose.

Roundel-NY · 10-07-2021, 01:38 PM

I put my hitch cover in the door pocket...

Ctriggs5 · 10-07-2021, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 383vett

Is this the black plastic square piece that fits over the open receiver end?

Yep. Just plastic

M40i4me · 10-07-2021, 05:33 PM

Make sure the two bumps on the cover are on the bottom and it shouldn’t move. My X5 is a year and a half old and my X3 is six months old with no issues.

383vett · 10-07-2021, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ctriggs5

Yep. Just plastic

Heat the inside edges with a heat gun and expand them slightly.

sbt007 · 10-08-2021, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Roundel-NY

I put my hitch cover in the door pocket...

:-) I did the same. But I haven't had any issues with it being loose either.

Drothgeb · 10-08-2021, 04:37 AM

Ours fits well, can’t see it coming out. Aftermarket ones with a strap are readily available too.

FredBa · 10-08-2021, 09:08 AM

Don't these covers have two holes in them? Just use a hitch pin with lock, prevents it against theft too.

Ctriggs5 · 10-11-2021, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Drothgeb

Ours fits well, can't see it coming out. Aftermarket ones with a strap are readily available too.

Happens everyday. Not sure why at this point

wdeerfield · 10-11-2021, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ctriggs5

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drothgeb

Ours fits well, can't see it coming out. Aftermarket ones with a strap are readily available too.

Happens everyday. Not sure why at this point

I think half the posters thought you were referring to the trailer tow hitch cover. Not the plastic cover in your picture

Aeolus · 10-20-2021, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ctriggs5

Happens everyday. Not sure why at this point

It happened to my 2018 model sometimes too, hope someone can share a solution.

khanna · 03-21-2024, 07:19 PM

I have a BMW X3 2022 and the front tow hitch cover has fallen off completely - it is so difficult to find a new one

X3rd Time Is a Charm · 03-25-2024, 12:26 PM

That’s what is called a tow hook cover on the bumper .

mcdanielvzw · 03-25-2024, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by khanna

I have a BMW X3 2022 and the front tow hitch cover has fallen off completely - it is so difficult to find a new one

Ebay is your friend. Just ordered a new rear one for the wife's car - for some reason, there is a black one on and not a gray one to match the panel. Guessing it fell off and someone just got a generic.

2021 and down (for sure, could be for 2022+) PN, M40i M Sport -
Front one - 8064606
Rear one - 8064834

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wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2747 Rep 7,742 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	It's rubber. It dries out and shrinks. Things wear out with use as well. Should bring it up with your SA and they will probably lemon the whole car. __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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Spitfire- Private 33 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I don't think that should happen especially since you have a '22 model. On my '19, I've never had the cover come loose. __________________ 2015 X3 xDrive28i - Space Gray/Black Leatherette (Sold) \| 2019 X3 M40i - Phytonic Blue/Tartufo (Sold) \| 2022 X3 M40i - Phytonic Blue/Tartufo
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Roundel-NY Private 34 Rep 81 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NYC Area iTrader: (0)	I put my hitch cover in the door pocket...
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Drothgeb Private 65 Rep 95 Posts Drives: M3, M40i Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Monrovia, MD iTrader: (0)	Ours fits well, can’t see it coming out. Aftermarket ones with a strap are readily available too.
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khanna Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2022 Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	I have a BMW X3 2022 and the front tow hitch cover has fallen off completely - it is so difficult to find a new one
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X3rd Time Is a Charm Captain 2813 Rep 707 Posts Drives: BMW 2018 X3 GO1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: North East USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X3 [10.00]	That’s what is called a tow hook cover on the bumper . __________________ Present: Jet Black 2018 X3 30i Previous: Sapphire Black 2013 X3 28i , Jet Black 2007 X3 3.0 Liter
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