[KeelTiii]

Hello everyone,

I just got a call from the dealership and they told me that the transmission on my '17 440i is getting replaced. I know that a lot of us is complaining that the vehicle is whining and I finally got the BMW to acknowledge the issue.

Just wanted let everyone know who is affected by this problem. The only thing is that I had filed a complaint with a Lemon Law attorney and my vehicle has 49k miles it is still under factory warranty. Sterling BMW in Newport Beach is dealing with my vehicle now. I had tried every dealership around me since I bought the vehicle.

[Rockyca]

Do you have a video of the sound?

[KeelTiii]

Originally Posted by Rockyca

Do you have a video of the sound?

My phone did not pick up the sound of it. They said they recorded what they could and sent it over to Germany.

[328iX]

Torque converter I'd guess, if thats what it's equipped with

[KeelTiii]

Originally Posted by 328dX

Torque converter I'd guess, if thats what it's equipped with

To be honest I always thought it was the alternator. At least they found something...

[KeelTiii]

Originally Posted by 328dX

Torque converter I'd guess, if thats what it's equipped with

Something about the torque converter. All fixed now. I haven't driven it much, though.

[sunny]

i too have whining noise and jerky parking lot speed issue.

dealer refreshed the transmission software and seems whining is gone for now but i still have jerky parking lot speed issue.

back to dealer soon....

[eluded]

Glad they found the issue.

[dv_damian]

For those asking about this...it sounds just like a bad power steering pump sound. I had the same issue and I thought it was related to power steering. They told me that the transmission was missing fluid. They filled it up, checked for leaks and sent me on my way. Im keeping an eye out on things but so far no issues. Its been a month since that happened

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by KeelTiii

Something about the torque converter. All fixed now. I haven't driven it much, though.

KeelTiii, can you share more information about the build date of your vehicle and where it was built?

I have 2017 440i GC (slightly different vehicle) built in Dingolfing.

I would be grateful for a copy of the repair invoice - minus personal information.

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by KeelTiii

My phone did not pick up the sound of it. They said they recorded what they could and sent it over to Germany.

How would you describe the sound?

[KeelTiii]

Originally Posted by dv_damian

For those asking about this...it sounds just like a bad power steering pump sound. I had the same issue and I thought it was related to power steering. They told me that the transmission was missing fluid. They filled it up, checked for leaks and sent me on my way. Im keeping an eye out on things but so far no issues. Its been a month since that happened

My work order says they checked the fluid and also checked for metal shavings but none found. So far I have heard no whining. We will see what happens from here on...

[KeelTiii]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

KeelTiii, can you share more information about the build date of your vehicle and where it was built?

I have 2017 440i GC (slightly different vehicle) built in Dingolfing.

I would be grateful for a copy of the repair invoice - minus personal information.

Short VIN K522111 - July 2016 build according to realoem. I will upload the work order when I get home.

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by KeelTiii

Short VIN K522111 - July 2016 build according to realoem. I will upload the work order when I get home.

You are awesome! Many thanks.

My car was built on July 15, 2016. It's possible that the same production batch of transmissions was used for my vehicle. Which factory built your car?

[KeelTiii]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

How would you describe the sound?

Whining sound that occurs around 2k rpms and intensifies along as rpm increases. Between 2nd and 4th gears more noticeable. Vehicle still pulled strong. When I first bought it the noise was accompanied by a rattling sound which was caused by a bad drive belt tensioner. I got it replaced under warranty but whining still persisted.

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by KeelTiii

Whining sound that occurs around 2k rpms and intensifies along as rpm increases. Between 2nd and 4th gears more noticeable. Vehicle still pulled strong. When I first bought it the noise was accompanied by a rattling sound which was caused by a bad drive belt tensioner. I got it replaced under warranty but whining still persisted.

Super helpful. Will start paying close attention to my vehicle.

[Rockyca]

Did it whine in neutral and park as well or just drive gears?

[KeelTiii]

Originally Posted by Rockyca

Did it whine in neutral and park as well or just drive gears?

Only while driving

[KeelTiii]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

You are awesome! Many thanks.

My car was built on July 15, 2016. It's possible that the same production batch of transmissions was used for my vehicle. Which factory built your car?

I will try to find out where it was manufactured.

[KeelTiii]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

KeelTiii, can you share more information about the build date of your vehicle and where it was built?

I have 2017 440i GC (slightly different vehicle) built in Dingolfing.

I would be grateful for a copy of the repair invoice - minus personal information.

Here are the details. Hope it helps somebody.