2018 BMW X5 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- 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 2018 BMW X5, 1% of the 73 complaints for this model year.
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 rear door opened on it own while driving on the freeway and refuses to close. The car has soft close doors and it seems like the mechanism is faulty. While driving an adult was seated in the rear left seat and was quickly able to hold the door while I slowly pulled over for safety. The door continues to behave the same way and continues to open on its own when I have closed it. I am currently not driving the vehicle, the dealer has refused to tell me the problem without a $300 diagnosis fee.”
NHTSA complaint #11563418, filed 2024-01Related service bulletins
- 10136344Mar 1, 2018TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 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 2018 BMW X5
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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