Irritating interior noise

[Razzle Dazzle]

We just returned from our first road trip with the i5, and I noticed some noises inside (not sure if it was from the tires or the side mirrors). It's noticeable, particularly at high speeds. Has anyone else had this experience?

 

[Thunderbolt12]

Welcome to the forum! I suspect that wind-induced noise is to blame. I had a similar problem with my 2016 Ford Explorer during high-speed drives. At speeds exceeding 100 mph, I noticed a distinct whistling noise. To confirm, I tested by lowering both front windows and confirming that the noise came from the side mirrors due to wind resistance.

 

[ignition_innovator]

I hope someone can give you their experiences with this. And can you change the angle of the body of the mirrors and try it again?

 

[ignition_innovator]

Also, do you part where there are dried leaves that could get down under the edge of the hood and cause that rattling?

 

[authentics00]

Yeah true, noticed that in my i5 as well. Turning up the music might be the only way to drown out the noise for now, haha! But seriously, I think adding laminated glass to the side windows could be a game-changer. It's like putting on noise-canceling headphones for your car - it blocks out a ton of road noise.

 

[Razzle Dazzle]

Welcome to the forum! I suspect that wind-induced noise is to blame. I had a similar problem with my 2016 Ford Explorer during high-speed drives. At speeds exceeding 100 mph, I noticed a distinct whistling noise. To confirm, I tested by lowering both front windows and confirming that the noise came from the side mirrors due to wind resistance.

It's definitely the wind noise. I hardly hear anything in my other cars, but I'm getting used to it, lol.

 

[Razzle Dazzle]

I hope someone can give you their experiences with this. And can you change the angle of the body of the mirrors and try it again?

Will try this. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Razzle Dazzle]

Also, do you part where there are dried leaves that could get down under the edge of the hood and cause that rattling?

Nah, it's safely parked in the garage

 

[mondragon12]

How about comparing it with other i5s to confirm if you hear the same noise. Try booking a test drive.