How to fix ANNOYING rear hatch rattles in BMW X3, X4, X5, X6

[@rayscogings3700]

My nearly new X3 went back to the dealer to fix an annoying tailgate rattle. After 2 attempts the tailgate always started rattling a few weeks later. Having seen this video I tried it myself and after 4 months the rattle has not returned. A really good tip, thanks!!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Excellent! Thanks!

[@ericpieters8472]

Great fix, I had rattling issue on back door BMW iX 50 and your method fixed it completely. On the iX you can turn the studs by hand no tools needed

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Glad you got it fixed. That rattling is so annoying!

[@davidjuneau4216]

Thanks for this! I could not get a 19mm socket to fit on my 2016 X3, and a 20mm was too loose. For me, a SAE 3/4" did the trick. The rubber stop clicks as it goes around. I needed to score one of mine with a utility knife in order to have visual confidence it was turning with each click.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Glad this helped!

[@LiteEmmUp]

Genius, thank you. Our X4 developed an irritating rattle/squeak from the hatch panel. Did some basic troubleshooting by driving around with the hatch partially open and then by isolating it with some fabric. That led me to wasting time gummifledge'ing the hatch sealing gasket and then replaced it entirely before finding this video. Strong work, thanks for sharing.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Glad you got your car fixed. It's super annoying. And to give credit where credit is due, I dug up this fix from some BMW service manual I found online. Glad they put that out there.

[@charlesvickery]

You’re a hero, this was driving me insane and I think it’s fixed. Thank you for the great video!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Awesome. This fixed it on mine. Hasn't come back after two years...

[@cristianvladescu4058]

Thank you, you saved my life. It worked for me as well, you have no idea how much I tried to find where that noise was coming from. Thanks again!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Glad it helped. It bugged me big-time when I first got mine!

[@NeilKilner-gh5rv]

Brilliant! Absolutely did the trick. Noise had got so annoying I was looking at changing vehicles.. Thanks

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Glad to hear it 👍👍

[@vipobjayanama]

This worked for me, the rattling reduced significantly. I had to use a 17mm 12 spoke wrench for my G05 X5. And I had to loosen the stopper (counter clockwise ). No paper testing, I just had to press on the hatch above the tail lights while in closed position to see if creak or not. Also I applied some electrical tape on the prongs on the hatch that meets the stopper. Thank you!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Awesome! Good tips. Thank you.

[@sakismiou]

Why super tight could be a problem? I mean as long as the latch fully secures why could me a problem?

[@FixEverythingYourself]

You're right - the tightness itself isn't the problem. The problem is one area being tighter than others, meaning a different force being applied at different spots on the tailgate, which is what's causing the issue. So making them just snug, not super tight, makes it so it's measurable with the pieces of paper. If you could measure the tightness somehow and make them all equal, you'd be fine.

[@sakismiou]

@@FixEverythingYourself didnt think it that way. I guess you are one step ahead of me. Thank you sir

[@FixEverythingYourself]

YW!

[@nealart]

I just did it and it cleared up a clunk I thought was a bushing or something. Thanks!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Great! 👍

[@jimblack2906]

Worked perfectly on my 17 X5m. Thanks!! Body shop couldn't/wouldn't perform this task.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Great. Great car you've got, too!

[@Mraixi]

@@FixEverythingYourself it's wierd, i am a automotive closure system development engineer, from my point, this kind of rattle noise come from stopper hit liftgate SM, and the cause is too small clearance or not enought engament B/W stopper and liftgate, our general way to fix this issue is increasing the engament of stopper, the way you shared i think will make the things worse...

[@FixEverythingYourself]

These instructions come straight from BMW's service bulletin and have been very effective. My rattles are gone; same with many others who've done it.

[@GaryBrown-tu4jc]

Awesome video. Hoping this process resolves the rattle on my 2014 x1. It's very annoying as well.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Thanks. I sure hope it works on the X1. It's so common on several other models; seems likely it's on the X1 as well. Good luck!

[@vipobjayanama]

Thank you so much for this! I wasn't able to find a wrench that would fit in the surrounding gap so I tried twisting it with my fingers.. it moved only slightly but that seemed to reduce the rattle already. A few days later the noise came back. Someone else suggested putting electrical tape on the hatch door part that meets the stopper.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Great!

[@loc123000]

did this rattle sound like a 'clunk" when hitting a bump at low speed or is this a fix for a contact rattle?

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Not sure how to describe it but I think I remember it mostly at low speeds. It's been 1.5 years since I did this fix and haven't heard it since.

[@sharathp7942]

Bmw x4 2017. I have a clunking noise on and off the driveway from rear driver side. Lower speeds i can hear it too. I thought its suspension bushing etc. I was able to isolate it to rear hatch as when i keep it partially open and drive, i dont hear it. So its joint causing the clunk. I cleaned some dirt arount those rubber joints and it has reduced the noise. I will try adjusting them as shown in the video. I think i found the problem. Since many are reporting the same. So test it with hatch partially open to islote this issue to these joints. No mechanic figured this out. Thanks again. I will post the update once i fix it.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Great. Hope this fixes it!

[@sharathp7942]

These hinges, when exposed to dirt or car washes, can cause this clunk noise. BMW wanted to charge 200$ for inspection. Mechanics 70$ and they couldn't fix it. I bought 8$ silicon lubricant and sprayed it around these hinges, and the noise is 90% gone. I still hear very little. So i will give it a day and let the lubricant do its job. Thank this man for spotting the issue and sharing the tips.

[@guicampidelli]

The ratrle is finally gone on mine 2019 x5. Thanks to your video. 🍻

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Awesome 👍

[@DonaldPhonhxiengdy]

You’re the man! Thank you for saving me from going insane 😅

[@FixEverythingYourself]

😁

[@cedchung]

Thank you for this video. This fixed the rattle in my F25.

[@FixEverythingYourself]

👍👍

[@jackshen704]

Just did what you've mentioned. Can't wait for a test drive. Thanks for the video!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

I haven't heard a rattle in months!

[@danielcurrin8193]

Thank you! Worked a treat and was super easy to do!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Glad to hear it. My rattles were so annoying but are gone now.

[@jmmartin4741]

Hi thanks for the good advice on how to adjust those pieces.😎👍

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Glad it helped!

[@armandeus]

Excellent idea 👍

[@JMD535]

I just bought a 2018 X5 50i,....and I'm hearing an irritating noise coming from the rear hatch area,.....it' so annoying!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

That's a great car! This solved the problem for me and I'm confident it'll fix yours, too.

[@JMD535]

@@FixEverythingYourself Guess what,...it worked! I also solved the 'squeak' from the 'armrest'! My X5,...with just 26k on the clock sounds and drives like new!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Awesome!!!

[@hassyentertainment362]

Great trick to find the gap

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Thanks!

[@BadBoyNK]

awesome job man , I will try to .. hate those noises

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Good luck. It's pretty easy to do. I did this 6 months ago and the rattles haven't returned.

[@NongMinXiaoYu]

Thank you so much,my wife finally happy now 😂

[@FixEverythingYourself]

👍👍

[@dhgoh]

Thank you! You’re the man!

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Thanks! 👍🙂

[@cloud6ix664]

Bmw wants to charge me $180 to do this 😂, thanks 🙏🏼

[@FixEverythingYourself]

Ha! Way too easy to do it yourself. Glad this helped!