WoodlandHills
Well-known member
I heard from BMW via my dealer today and it was not good news.
BMW are aware of the issue, they know it affects certain cars, and there is no fix at this time. They directly instructed my dealer NOT to replace any parts in an attempt to fix this. BMW further state that when parts have been replaced and the sound has gone away, it has returned later.
My dealer said that when they asked BMW why this affects some cars and not others they had no response. I have asked that when the dealer meets with BMW later today and when they contact Bridgestone that they ascertain if the problem is confined to cars with 20" wheels and tires.
Under CA law I have to have the vehicle into the dealer 4 times for the same issue before I have a claim so I am going to check my old service orders to see if I mentioned the whoop-whoop on previous visits to the dealer. If not then I will be bringing it back 3 more times ASAP in hopes of getting a replacement i3, one that does not sound like I am driving Curley from the Stooges home.
BMW are aware of the issue, they know it affects certain cars, and there is no fix at this time. They directly instructed my dealer NOT to replace any parts in an attempt to fix this. BMW further state that when parts have been replaced and the sound has gone away, it has returned later.
My dealer said that when they asked BMW why this affects some cars and not others they had no response. I have asked that when the dealer meets with BMW later today and when they contact Bridgestone that they ascertain if the problem is confined to cars with 20" wheels and tires.
Under CA law I have to have the vehicle into the dealer 4 times for the same issue before I have a claim so I am going to check my old service orders to see if I mentioned the whoop-whoop on previous visits to the dealer. If not then I will be bringing it back 3 more times ASAP in hopes of getting a replacement i3, one that does not sound like I am driving Curley from the Stooges home.