[Victor3576]

Hi, I have no other problems on my FE but started hearing annoying roaring sound more noticeable at 58mph. Road type dont matter. If you are on quiet tar road and at that speed you can notice once you notice that roaring noise it can be noticed at 35-40mph or 60-65 just less noticeable than at 58mph. It is seriously annoying for me and am trying my local dealer to look at this. The tech at local dealer agreed to noise and creating ticket for vw

 

[Spin]

I will insert my usual comment here.
Please start a case with VW Customer Care.
1-800-822-8987

 

[mlsstl]

Question -- is the noise noticeable on all road surfaces or just certain ones? Over the years, I noticed that some highway surfaces, particularly some grooved concrete ones, can be quite noisy. There is a one mile section of highway on my regular to-from work drive that is much noisier than the rest of the route. And, while I haven't experience this yet in my ID4, gusty winds from certain side angles can also be noisy in some cars. Finally, check your tire pressures as this can affect things. After I picked up my ID4, I found the tire pressure was 50 to 52 psi in all 4 tires. The dealer had never reset them to the correct 42 psi during their post-shipping preparations for delivery.

 

[Victor3576]

Question -- is the noise noticeable on all road surfaces or just certain ones? Over the years, I noticed that some highway surfaces, particularly some grooved concrete ones, can be quite noisy. There is a one mile section of highway on my regular to-from work drive that is much noisier than the rest of the route. And, while I haven't experience this yet in my ID4, gusty winds from certain side angles can also be noisy in some cars. Finally, check your tire pressures as this can affect things. After I picked up my ID4, I found the tire pressure was 50 to 52 psi in all 4 tires. The dealer had never reset them to the correct 42 psi during their post-shipping preparations for delivery.

This noise is on all roads. I drove 2000miles recently and its there everytime, i just cant take It. My kids can say and feel it. I am too sensitive and it bothers me. Tire pressure are near normal. Is it 20inch wheels. Hope not. Lets see what Vw ticket comes up with. I have two id4s reserved for my family. I will cancel if vw says it normal

 

[jongarusa]

I had the same issue, as the speed approached 90 on a smooth road, with no traffic through the twisty parts of I5 through Shasta. I identified the fault as my wife screaming about slowing down. I have been unable to reset it, and it now starts tutting at any speed above 56. Dealer has been unable to help, as apparently, she is now out of warranty. May need to take her to carmax.

 

[Victor3576]

I had the same issue, as the speed approached 90 on a smooth road, with no traffic through the twisty parts of I5 through Shasta. I identified the fault as my wife screaming about slowing down. I have been unable to reset it, and it now starts tutting at any speed above 56. Dealer has been unable to help, as apparently, she is now out of warranty. May need to take her to carmax.

Out of warranty??

 

[jongarusa]

Out of warranty??

Its our tenth anniversary this year. She has little trade-in value, in fact, would cost me a lot to both dispose of, and acquire a newer model. She is smart, beautiful and very utilitarian, so leaning towards keeping her, for at least another ten. Hoping she will let me borrow a sportier model for the weekends at some point in the future........

 

[Victor3576]

Its our tenth anniversary this year. She has little trade-in value, in fact, would cost me a lot to both dispose of, and acquire a newer model. She is smart, beautiful and very utilitarian, so leaning towards keeping her, for at least another ten. Hoping she will let me borrow a sportier model for the weekends at some point in the future........

Than you dont have id4? Something esle?

 

[jongarusa]

Than you dont have id4? Something esle?

Victor, I fear your missing the humour in my response. I definitely have a ID4 - https://www.youtube.com/c/RegularEVDad

 

[ChristophW]

Too funny @jongarusa !
Back on topic, I have never heard any such noise in my ID4 at any speed, other than some really rough grooved freeways. Those were not the ID4's fault, and having recently traveled these same miles in a couple of Ubers (both low to mid-range Japanese/Korean cars), I appreciate the ride quality and noise-free cabin of the ID4 even more.

 

[Spin]

Hoping she will let me borrow a sportier model for the weekends at some point in the future........

Be careful!! Those are very expensive!!!

 

[mlsstl]

This noise is on all roads. I drove 2000miles recently and its there everytime...

OK. Mine doesn't do that, though I have a Pro S with 19" wheels. Even then, all of the test drives I took were in an FE with 20" wheels and I didn't notice any issues like you describe.

My car is the quietest one I've ever owned, though have to fess up that I've never had a Rolls. Anyway, I thought it was worth asking the question and throwing out some ideas. Hopefully your situation will boil down to a defective tire or such and the noise will go away when it gets fixed.

 

[fiehlsport]

I was just commenting on how this is the first vehicle I've ever had with PERFECT wheel balance.

It's possible your wheels are balanced, but a tire is slightly out of round with high RFV. (Road force variation) If they can't locate a source of the noise and you think it might be tires, have the dealer road force balance all four tires and give you the resulting figures. For example, if three tires are 10lbs of RFV (Very good) and one is 27lbs (poor), that one tire is to blame even if it is perfectly balanced. It can cause the feeling of imbalance and additional road noise.

New defective tires are unlikely but not unheard of. I've had plenty. I've found that Michelin tires are about the only brand that are immune to it. "If you want a round tire, buy a Michelin"

 

[Victor3576]

I was just commenting on how this is the first vehicle I've ever had with PERFECT wheel balance.

It's possible your wheels are balanced, but a tire is slightly out of round with high RFV. (Road force variation) If they can't locate a source of the noise and you think it might be tires, have the dealer road force balance all four tires and give you the resulting figures. For example, if three tires are 10lbs of RFV (Very good) and one is 27lbs (poor), that one tire is to blame even if it is perfectly balanced. It can cause the feeling of imbalance and additional road noise.

New defective tires are unlikely but not unheard of. I've had plenty. I've found that Michelin tires are about the only brand that are immune to it. "If you want a round tire, buy a Michelin"

Thanks will keep in mind

 

[SunWizard]

Another idea is ask your dealer for a test drive in another ID.4 so you can compare the sound.

 

[MCheiron]

New defective tires are unlikely but not unheard of. I've had plenty. I've found that Michelin tires are about the only brand that are immune to it. "If you want a round tire, buy a Michelin"

That’s good to know in general. Any comments on Continental which is what I bought so far when I had a choice?

 

[jongarusa]

Be careful!! Those are very expensive!!!

All the best things are.....

 

[MAS]

I have a five week old Pro with 19” wheels and I get a humming sound above 60 mph and it is very exaggerated at 62mph and 67mph on all road surfaces. The tech at my dealership said it’s the tires and my wheel alignment was off 2° from the factory. I disagree with the tires and think it maybe in the electronics under the hood. ???

 

[Dana]

I was just commenting on how this is the first vehicle I've ever had with PERFECT wheel balance.

It's possible your wheels are balanced, but a tire is slightly out of round with high RFV. (Road force variation) If they can't locate a source of the noise and you think it might be tires, have the dealer road force balance all four tires and give you the resulting figures. For example, if three tires are 10lbs of RFV (Very good) and one is 27lbs (poor), that one tire is to blame even if it is perfectly balanced. It can cause the feeling of imbalance and additional road noise.

New defective tires are unlikely but not unheard of. I've had plenty. I've found that Michelin tires are about the only brand that are immune to it. "If you want a round tire, buy a Michelin"

Educate me, is "road force balance" where they spin the tire with a machine under the tire while tire/wheel is still on the axle? The machine can determine road force variation and give a reading in pounds? All tire shops and dealers can do this test?
Not noticing any unusual tire noise in my Pro (Hankook tires), just a little wind noise sometimes.

 

[John411iD]

have a five week old Pro with 19” wheels and I get a humming sound above 60 mph and it is very exaggerated at 62mph and 67mph on all road surfaces. The tech at my dealership said it’s the tires and my wheel alignment was off 2° from the factory. I disagree with the tires and think it maybe in the electronics under the hood. ???

Is it still present when you are coasting in N? Rotating the top away from you toggles between D and B. But if you rotate it towards you it gets into N, so you are floating along in N.