2014 BMW 528I Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2014 BMW 528I, 4% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dear BMW Customer Service, I am writing to report a serious issue with my 2014 BMW xDrive 528i regarding the malfunction of the door locking system. Component/System Failure: Both the front and rear door actuators have failed simultaneously, causing the door locks to stop working. The door latches are non-functional and require immediate repair. The components are available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: This malfunction compromises the security of the vehicle, posing a potential safety risk to myself and passengers, as the doors may not lock properly while driving or when parked. …”
NHTSA complaint #11662184, filed 2025-05“The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528I. The contact stated that the passenger’s side front and rear door lock actuators were malfunctioning. The contact stated that a passenger seated in the front seat can open the door from inside the vehicle, but while attempting to enter the vehicle from the outside using the door handle, the door failed to open. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side door could not be opened from inside or outside the vehicle. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11662183, filed 2025-05, 87,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10136344Mar 1, 2018TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
- 10151178Mar 1, 2016Automatic Trunk Does Not Open Fully. Automatic trunk does not open fully on first attempt when using any opening options. During the first unlock attempt, whether using: the…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 BMW 528I
26 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 BMW 528I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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