Update: I have put over 600 miles on it and no issues since doing the intravenous firmware update (while in iPod mode that is). Another 400 plus miles tomorrow before I'm home. Likely all with the iPod on. Might just be a problem when listening to the radio.

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Kirk
Las Vegas
2016 X5 40e Mineral White/Black Dakota Leather, ZLL, ZCW, ZDA, ZDB, ZPP, multi contour seats, rear side window shades, HK stereo
2011 E90M3, 6-speed manual