Tailgate slide is cracked to hell!

[Xtony]

Originally Posted by ard

Could you post up the actual part numbers listed on the receipt??

Looks like it should be #10 in this diagram:

RealOEM.com * BMW E70 X5 4.8i Trim panel, trunk floor

This place has it for $114.61;

BMW Parts - Direct BMW and Mercedes Parts and Accessories

[grey]

yes, had the lower tailgate plastic hinges found cracked, got it replaced under warranty. seems like BMW using cheap plastic

[grey]

Originally Posted by Ronan

I'm not sure what the piece is called but I'm referring to the part of the tailgate that slides when you drop the bottom part of the tailgate.
Lately, I noticed a crunching/ctacking sound when dropping the tailgate. I examined it and found the plastics hinges were snapping off. Now it has completely come off in my hand.
Has anyone else experienced this? If so, do you know if this is covered under CPO warranty? I only have 76k on the clock and this appears to be a materials defect.

Just came across this thread , I had the same issue, they fixed under warranty. Mine was cracked when it was just under 10k odo.

[seattle]

Had mine replaced for free 6 months after ownership of the new car. Bad design on BMW's part, but it's not covered under warranty. Most of the plastic hinges fell apart.
Some of it is my fault - I have placed heavy cooler on the lower tailgate many times, and also put my own weight (knees) a few times doing something back there. The hinges should probably not be plastic, or at least not as thin.

Dealer replaced free of charge (nice).