2014 BMW X5 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,500miles
- 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 X5, 2% of the 99 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Sometime the rear soft closed door ajar with child safety locks engaged while in motion. Child safety locks used because have small children in the back seats. The children safety are at risk when the door ajar while turning. Had to pull over to re-closed the door because the door ajar warning light and sound is on. The dealership had inspect the issue and said there is a service bulletin on the locks.”
NHTSA complaint #11557725, filed 2023-11“The contact owns a 2014 Bmw X5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front driver and rear driver side doors opened independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing and the door latches were replaced. The contact also stated that the infotainment screen malfunctioned and was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10627220, filed 2014-08, 14,500 milesRelated recalls
- 14V202000Apr 17, 2014BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 X5 SAV vehicles manufactured December 12, 2013, through March 10, 2014, and equipped with…Covers: BMW X5 2014
Related service bulletins
- 10136344Mar 1, 2018TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
- 10146759Sep 1, 2017"Door Opens to First Stage While Driving. The door opens to the first stage and the ""Door Open"" indicator (pictogram) will indicate the door affected. This can affect any door…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 11% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 6% |
| 2001 | 18 | 11% |
| 2000 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2014 BMW X5
32 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 BMW X5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology