2014 BMW X3 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2014 BMW X3, 1% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2014 BMW X3. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the hatchback's rear latch had inadvertently opened, and the personal content had fallen out. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was test-driven with the service manager and the failure was replicated. The contact also stated that they drove 3 other SUVs and the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that 3 other SUVs were test driven and the failure occurred. The service manager's diagnosis was that the hatchback release button was inadvertently depressed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11588085, filed 2024-05, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10136344Mar 1, 2018TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
- 10151413Aug 1, 2015Tailgate intermittently cannot be opened or closed. One or more of the following situations can occur, if the tailgate striker is not adjusted properly: ? The tailgate does not…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 BMW X3
30 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 BMW X3
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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