interior rattle

lx93 · 05-24-2016, 07:25 PM

It is a bit disappointing that our 2 series come from the factory with quite a bit of interior rattling. my month old M2 has a subtle but frustrating rattling behind the driver side dash that get triggered over bumpy road. it is a very thin metal rattling noise, but i couldn't pinpoint down where it comes from.

Where do you have rattle in your 2? what are the common rattle spots on these little BMWs? Thanks!

Mywifes335 · 05-24-2016, 07:27 PM

I keep thinking it's the right (passenger) front strut or perhaps some heat shielding?

But neither were the culprit. Like a knock/rattle.

vh2720 · 05-25-2016, 12:19 PM

After 25k miles my car developed a cracking sound in the driver's side A column going over bumps. My car has been in the shop for three weeks. They finally located the problem, two bad spot welds on the roof and now they are tearing my car apart to fix them.

Viffermike · 05-25-2016, 12:25 PM

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After 25k miles my car developed a cracking sound in the driver's side A column going over bumps. My car has been in the shop for three weeks. They finally located the problem, two bad spot welds on the roof and now they are tearing my car apart to fix them.

Yipes! Damn robots ...

overcoil · 05-25-2016, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by vh2720

After 25k miles my car developed a cracking sound in the driver's side A column going over bumps. My car has been in the shop for three weeks. They finally located the problem, two bad spot welds on the roof and now they are tearing my car apart to fix them.

I knew from the Mercedes Benz Club of that same problem afflicting a W212 E-Class.

bimmerfile · 05-25-2016, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lx93

It is a bit disappointing that our 2 series come from the factory with quite a bit of interior rattling. my month old M2 has a subtle but frustrating rattling behind the driver side dash that get triggered over bumpy road. it is a very thin metal rattling noise, but i couldn't pinpoint down where it comes from.

Where do you have rattle in your 2? what are the common rattle spots on these little BMWs? Thanks!

Never had a rattle on my 2015 228xi and have not had one (so far) on my 2016 M235xi.

BTW, never had a rattle on my 2003 Z4 (which I had for 6 yrs) and never had a rattle on my 2008 128i cabrio (which I had for 7 years).
So much for "rattle spots on little BMWs".

orangeglim · 06-01-2016, 08:18 AM

I've got a rattle in my passenger side door panel when going over rough road, but only if the window is up. If the window is down, no rattle. I know the approximate area where the rattle is located (can make it rattle by tapping on the door panel). Car only has ~700 miles on it, debating on whether or not to bring it to the dealer to have them sort it out. Last thing I want is more rattles after they take the door panel apart.

Sportstick · 06-01-2016, 10:08 AM

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I've got a rattle in my passenger side door panel when going over rough road, but only if the window is up. If the window is down, no rattle. I know the approximate area where the rattle is located (can make it rattle by tapping on the door panel). Car only has ~700 miles on it, debating on whether or not to bring it to the dealer to have them sort it out. Last thing I want is more rattles after they take the door panel apart.

FWIW...the only part replaced on my car since new was the rattling driver door panel. Attachment issue, now fully corrected.

XutvJet · 06-01-2016, 11:44 AM

I don't have any rattles, but I have two spots of creaky plastic. One is the switch assembly on the driver's door. When I push on the door in the vicinity of the switch assembly to open the door, the plastic in the area creaks. The most annoying one though is the creaking from the steering wheel. The two large trim pieces that sandwich together in the area below the airbag/horn creak when I push on the steering wheel during certain turning situations and especially when getting in and out of the car (I use the wheel as handle). I'm not a big guy either (175lbs).

I know I can fix these issues myself, but I may make BMW look into it first at my first oil change. This creaking certainly takes away from the quality feel of the car but I also know BMW's history for creaking plastic LOL

koston · 06-01-2016, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

FWIW...the only part replaced on my car since new was the rattling driver door panel. Attachment issue, now fully corrected.

Was that covered under warranty or did you have to pay out of pocket?

Sportstick · 06-01-2016, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by koston

Was that covered under warranty or did you have to pay out of pocket?

Graciously and well-handled under warranty by BMW of Farmington Hills.

Xenny · 06-01-2016, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lx93

It is a bit disappointing that our 2 series come from the factory with quite a bit of interior rattling. my month old M2 has a subtle but frustrating rattling behind the driver side dash that get triggered over bumpy road. it is a very thin metal rattling noise, but i couldn't pinpoint down where it comes from.

Where do you have rattle in your 2? what are the common rattle spots on these little BMWs? Thanks!

have the same rattle behind the drivers dash, only when on bumpy roads. not annoying enough to take it in for an unscheduled dealer visit. Please let us know if you ever solve it!

BMWZ4 · 06-01-2016, 08:59 PM

I've owned five over the years and no creaks or rattles. Lucky I guess.

koston · 06-01-2016, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

Graciously and well-handled under warranty by BMW of Farmington Hills.

Thanks, good to know. Hopefully I don't have any rattles when I get delivery.

Beartato · 06-02-2016, 11:19 AM

When I picked up my car driving home there was a squeak coming from the passenger door, so I reached over and bopped it on the handle and 4k miles later it hasn't came back.

BentZero · 06-02-2016, 12:09 PM

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vh2720 Private 12 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2017 230xi Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oakland, California iTrader: (0)	After 25k miles my car developed a cracking sound in the driver's side A column going over bumps. My car has been in the shop for three weeks. They finally located the problem, two bad spot welds on the roof and now they are tearing my car apart to fix them.
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orangeglim Lieutenant 345 Rep 442 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C Join Date: May 2016 Location: NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 M2C [0.00]	I've got a rattle in my passenger side door panel when going over rough road, but only if the window is up. If the window is down, no rattle. I know the approximate area where the rattle is located (can make it rattle by tapping on the door panel). Car only has ~700 miles on it, debating on whether or not to bring it to the dealer to have them sort it out. Last thing I want is more rattles after they take the door panel apart. Last edited by orangeglim; 06-01-2016 at 08:19 AM.. Reason: spelling
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XutvJet Major General 5543 Rep 5,366 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	I don't have any rattles, but I have two spots of creaky plastic. One is the switch assembly on the driver's door. When I push on the door in the vicinity of the switch assembly to open the door, the plastic in the area creaks. The most annoying one though is the creaking from the steering wheel. The two large trim pieces that sandwich together in the area below the airbag/horn creak when I push on the steering wheel during certain turning situations and especially when getting in and out of the car (I use the wheel as handle). I'm not a big guy either (175lbs). I know I can fix these issues myself, but I may make BMW look into it first at my first oil change. This creaking certainly takes away from the quality feel of the car but I also know BMW's history for creaking plastic LOL
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BMWZ4 Major General 1908 Rep 5,102 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I've owned five over the years and no creaks or rattles. Lucky I guess. __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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Beartato Major 882 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	When I picked up my car driving home there was a squeak coming from the passenger door, so I reached over and bopped it on the handle and 4k miles later it hasn't came back.
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