2020 BMW X5 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 113 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 2020 BMW X5, 1% of the 113 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 front passenger door remained open as I was pulling out of my garage with my kid sitting in the front passenger seat. I thought he didn't close the door, but he was unable to close it. I got out of the car and it turns out the door wouldn't latch. There was no warning to the failure of the soft closing door mechanism. Just an alert that door is open. I had to drive it to the dealership the next day with rope securing the door to the pillar and the rear passenger door.”
NHTSA complaint #11588598, filed 2024-05Related service bulletins
- 10235195Mar 1, 2023During a service visit, a new BDC control unit was installed in the affected vehicle. As a result, the "lock after starting to drive" function of the doors may not have been…
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 2020 BMW X5
39 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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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