Loud clunk from under the car when going into reverse

mdriver2 · 07-19-2016, 01:23 PM

So I have been noticing an issue that seems to get worse over the past month.

I drive the car and come to a stop, i put it into reverse and turn the wheel to back into a parking spot and as i begin to move in reverse, I hear a loud clunk from under the car. It happens every time.

The sounds feels like it comes from under the front of the car, maybe associated with the steering. Not sure.

What is causing this?

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I am taking it to the dealer within the next day to have them look at this issue. Was interested with any potential supplemental data I could provide them to better focus the root cause.

TwinSnailz · 07-19-2016, 03:25 PM

Brake pad shifts

lsturbointeg · 07-19-2016, 04:34 PM

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Brake pad shifts

really?

is your car lowered? maybe suspension related. i know my alignment guy told me to keep an eye on my tie rod as it had a slight play in it

mdriver2 · 07-19-2016, 05:58 PM

The dealer has the car. I was able to replicate the noise with a tech in the car and he confirmed he heard something, so we'll see. In the meantime i have a i3 loaner that is pretty interesting to drive.

FaintReality · 07-19-2016, 07:28 PM

Please update post once you find out. My old e60 does it as well, but not super load. I thought maybe a drive shaft carrier bearing or something of the sort.

mdriver2 · 07-20-2016, 05:55 PM

The dealer called and said there actually was a service advisory for the front wheel clunking issue. They took apart both front wheels and repacked/repaired the bearing and hub area. After the repair, they indicate that the clunk sound went away.

I was not there to see first hand because my wife went to pick up the car not me.

SLVSRFR · 07-20-2016, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mdriver2

The dealer called and said there actually was a service advisory for the front wheel clunking issue. They took apart both front wheels and repacked/repaired the bearing and hub area. After the repair, they indicate that the clunk sound went away.

I was not there to see first hand because my wife went to pick up the car not me.

What year/model is your car?

mdriver2 · 07-20-2016, 10:19 PM

2013 535 m sport. Automatic

suky · 01-10-2024, 11:48 AM

Was the issue fixed with bearing replacement ...i get a thumping noise sometimes when i move off it sounds like something hitting the underside of the car ... near the engine / gearbox.... Any ideas anyone ?? I have had the diff and subframe bushes replaced..

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mdriver2 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Loud clunk from under the car when going into reverse So I have been noticing an issue that seems to get worse over the past month. I drive the car and come to a stop, i put it into reverse and turn the wheel to back into a parking spot and as i begin to move in reverse, I hear a loud clunk from under the car. It happens every time. The sounds feels like it comes from under the front of the car, maybe associated with the steering. Not sure. What is causing this? * edit * I am taking it to the dealer within the next day to have them look at this issue. Was interested with any potential supplemental data I could provide them to better focus the root cause. Last edited by mdriver2; 07-19-2016 at 01:40 PM..
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mdriver2 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	The dealer has the car. I was able to replicate the noise with a tech in the car and he confirmed he heard something, so we'll see. In the meantime i have a i3 loaner that is pretty interesting to drive.
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FaintReality NoUSE4aName 18 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 550i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Please update post once you find out. My old e60 does it as well, but not super load. I thought maybe a drive shaft carrier bearing or something of the sort.
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mdriver2 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	The dealer called and said there actually was a service advisory for the front wheel clunking issue. They took apart both front wheels and repacked/repaired the bearing and hub area. After the repair, they indicate that the clunk sound went away. I was not there to see first hand because my wife went to pick up the car not me.
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suky New Member 4 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 535d F10 2013 Msport Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: UK, Wolverhampton iTrader: (0)	Was the issue fixed with bearing replacement ...i get a thumping noise sometimes when i move off it sounds like something hitting the underside of the car ... near the engine / gearbox.... Any ideas anyone ?? I have had the diff and subframe bushes replaced..
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