Noise at the tailgate area on X5? Check this first !

[humbertob]

Are you experiencing weird noises at the tailgate area of your X5? Well there are 2 possible points that are the culprit. Check them in this order:

1. The hatch bolts on the lower tailgate assembly, mines were completely loose
2. The hatch stop rubbers on each side of the tailgate base, you can level those rubber stops using a T25 bit

My wife was tired of hearing the tailgate noise all the time and adjusting the bolts on the lower tailgate assembly and leveling the rubber stops on the tailgate base was the complete solution. Give them a try !

Happy 2018 to this awesome FORUM.

[duckracer]

Awesome! Mine creaks and I was about to start digging into it. Now I have a place to start. Thanks

[Naz24]

Mine just started rattling, i'll look into this.

I've heard of other forum members putting electrical tape on the lower U latches to reduce noise as well

[socale39]

I’ve used felt tape instead of the electrical tape and it has helped tremendously. Don’t rule out the seat latches either as they can create a lot of noise as well.

[ryansbmw]

Anyone get noise from the cargo cover? I've got a rattling going on over bumpy roads and can't figure out what it's from. I believe I am looking at the right latches and everything seems tight

[socale39]

It’s likely the latches for the 2nd row back rest. Add some felt tape to the U shaped loop on both sides and see if the noise subsides.

[JoeyBimX5din]

if you hear creaks and rattles from your car, your exhaust isn't loud enough.

[Colodano]

Originally Posted by JoeyBimX5din

if you hear creaks and rattles from your car, your exhaust isn't loud enough.

Hahahaha

Every time I think that, I fire up my WRX and am reminded how much I like an actual exhaust!

I have some tailgate noises, but my tailgate also stays about 1/8 inch out at the bottom when fully closed, and the upper adjustments don't help. Is the latch in the lower half adjustable?

[humbertob]

Originally Posted by Colodano

Hahahaha

Every time I think that, I fire up my WRX and am reminded how much I like an actual exhaust!

I have some tailgate noises, but my tailgate also stays about 1/8 inch out at the bottom when fully closed, and the upper adjustments don't help. Is the latch in the lower half adjustable?

Yes the latch at the bottom tailgate is adjustable and it tends to be loose some times !

[JoeyBimX5din]

Originally Posted by Colodano

Hahahaha

Every time I think that, I fire up my WRX and am reminded how much I like an actual exhaust!

I have some tailgate noises, but my tailgate also stays about 1/8 inch out at the bottom when fully closed, and the upper adjustments don't help. Is the latch in the lower half adjustable?

I won't be hearing any noises from my chassis, unless something is REALLY broken.

[gf_daemonio]

The bottom U-latch, wrap that up with felt tape or electrical tape. If that doesn't work, wrap your index finger around that U-latch and try to move it. If you feel any play, it's because the grease under that latch has leaked out. Disassemble to get to the that U-latch and add grease.

[heatmizr]

WHICH Tailgate noises are you referring to for this solution?
The creaking/popping when going around turns? Or other?

[RichardR0404]

Both of my shocks on lower tailgate are shot so they just drop down like a shitty Chevy truck. Looking into replacing them with something.

[nbhms]

Originally Posted by gf_daemonio

The bottom U-latch, wrap that up with felt tape or electrical tape. If that doesn't work, wrap your index finger around that U-latch and try to move it. If you feel any play, it's because the grease under that latch has leaked out. Disassemble to get to the that U-latch and add grease.

What kind of grease should be used in the U-latch mechanism?