2014 BMW X5 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 15%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,100miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 BMW X5, 15% of the 99 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,100 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bmw soft close doors came open I was driving on the freeway yesterday 3/19/2018 and the passenger door on my vehicle came ajar. My vehicle is equipped with comfort access as well as soft close doors and this is a very dangerous situation as there were passengers in the car. I am uncertain as to why the door did this, I was traveling around ~60 MPH, there was a ~20 MPH headwind, however this is extremely unnerving.”
NHTSA complaint #11080349, filed 2018-03, 28,000 miles“At 48,500 miles I had a passenger door not closed light come on. I have the optional soft closed doors. I made an appointment but was not able to get in right away due to scheduling issues as the nearest dealer is 60+ miles away. By the time I got the car to the dealer it had 50,015 miles. I was told by the dealer that Bmw was very strict about the mileage warranty and would not fix it despite the fact I called to make the appointment the week prior while still below 50,000 miles . …”
NHTSA complaint #11023406, filed 2017-09, 48,500 miles“I have the soft-close door option and on three occasions my drivers rear door has unlatched while driving. It did not open but, rather, became unlatched resulting in a warning.”
NHTSA complaint #11080387, filed 2018-03, 41,000 miles“My vehicle has soft-close doors, when I started driving from home, all the doors were closed, and the doors were locked. After about 2 miles, I suddenly heard loud noise/air coming through the front passenger door. The front passenger door popped open while driving, not fully open, only a little to hear the noise and for the open door indicator to light up on the dashboard. This happened when my kid was sitting in the back. I have to pull over safely within few yards and closed the door manually. …”
NHTSA complaint #10606793, filed 2014-06, 3,000 miles“This happened to me while driving a brand new 2014 Bmw X5 on 3 separate occasions (different days) the drivers door and the left rear passenger door both opened while driving. The door will open to the point that I can hear the wind coming through the door. I get a sign on the dash board that the door is open, interior lights goes on, however, without the audible sound to warn that a door is open. If I try to pull on the door to close it, it will not close unless I completely open the door and slam it shut. …”
NHTSA complaint #10610165, filed 2014-07, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11028196Jan 27, 2026Bumper Return
- 10244239Oct 18, 2023This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
- 10211860Mar 1, 2022A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roads or during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are…
- 10166376Sep 1, 2019GROANING NOISE FROM DOORS: A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door most commonly when driving over rough roads or during body flex. This situation may be…
- 10166232Sep 1, 2019RATTLE/POPPING FROM TAILGATE AREA: There are two related but separate complaints (only one may be present at a time) during driving especially on uneven surfaces. Clicking noises…
- 10153636Jan 1, 2019Automatic hatch does not open completely.
- 10149529Oct 1, 2018DOOR 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…
- 10154852Feb 1, 2018DOOR 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…
- 10142933Jan 1, 2018TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
- 10146544Feb 1, 2017?RATTLE/ POPPING FROM REAR HATCH AREA . There are two related but separate issues (only one may be present at a time) during driving, especially on uneven surfaces: A. Clicking…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 11% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 12% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 7% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 15 | 15% |
| 2013 | 5 | 3% |
| 2012 | 7 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 | 7 | 11% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 9% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2014 BMW X5
32 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsElectrical system
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 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 BMW X5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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