Latches/locks/linkage Problems of BMW 330

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330i. The contact stated that a passenger became locked in the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and locked the doors using the automatic key fob however, the passenger was then unable to unlock and exit the vehicle using the manual door lock. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 91,000. Updated 04/03/lj the consumer no longer owns this vehicle. The consumer stated a mechanic advised this is how the vehicle protects itself from theft in the event someone breaks the window. Updated 04/19/2013.

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I tried to get out of my car but the drivers door would not unlock. Tried using the key, but it still won't unlock. I had to climb out the passenger door! door will not open at all!.

Requesting research for recall into known issue with BMW service bulletin on door lock actuators: I was parked, and used my key remote to open the doors as I always do, but the doors would not unlock. The only one that stays unlocked (the lock does not go down when I click the alarm) is the right rear door lock. I, therefore, have to use the hard plastic emergency key (from the glove compartment) to manually unlock my driver door each time. I find this a safety issue as I sometimes work until late at night and have to fumble to get the key to unlock the front driver side. I checked to see if there was a recall on this, and there was not, but what I did find, were quite a large number of complaints about this issue on a variety of BMW models, older and newer. Some BMW owners reported that they were stuck in their cars, because the doors would not unlock from the inside, so passengers (such as my mother had to do several times) have to climb around in the car to climb out of the only door that opens. I also discovered there was a service bulletin notice on this issue. The owners whose factory warranty has run out are still having to pay out of pocket to have this issue repaired. Many are attempting to learn from do-it-yourself websites to avoid the cost of repairing this issue. Please can you research and make this a recall, it is highly uncomfortable to have passengers climbing in by adjusting seats and climbing out because of this door lock actuator known issue, that has been occurring for years in BMW cars. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 330xi. The contact stated that all the doors automatically locked and would not unlock. Whenever the engine was started, the doors would lock but while exiting the vehicle the doors would not unlock. The doors would not unlock when using the key fob or manually. The failure recurred once more, but the vehicle was never taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 125,000.

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Driver side door lock will not unlock with center console door lock, nor the key fob. Can only be unlocked via manual key.

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 330ci. The contact stated that the convertible roof top would not lock in place. Upon examining the roof, the contact noticed a crack on the lock that caused the roof to remain open approximately six to eight inches. The dealer was notified and inspected the vehicle. The dealer stated that the folding lock on the driver?s side malfunctioned. The roof was repaired with two new locks. The failure mileage was 44,430 and the current mileage was 44,460. Updated 5/16/12 the consumer stated the latch for the convertible top was defective. The dealer informed the consumer the left latch had broken apart and the right latch had a crack in it. The consumer stated the latches were made of plastic which was not able to withstand stress of mechanical openings and closing. Updated 05/31/12.

The doors on our bmx 330xi will lock and we cannot unlock them from the inside or the outside using the interior or exterior door handles or the key fob. My wife and kids had to climb out of the windows to get out of the vehicle. If there was an accident they would have been trapped. I called the BMW dealer and they told me to have it towed and they would take a look at it. This has happened several times and it is an extreme safety issue. I have researched it and it appears to be a very common problem on the 300 series. It has happened a few times and then the problem goes away. I hope no one gets hurt because they get trapped in their vehicle. Thank god that my family was physically able to climb out of the windows ,if they were elderly or disabled they would have been trapped. This is an extremely dangerous safety defect that needs to be investigated, addressed and remedied by the manufacturer.

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Passenger door locks will not respond to fob or central lock/unlock controller. The door will unlock and open from the inside, but will not open with key, fob, or central locking console button. This happened when I first purchased the vehicle in 2010, and again at the end of 2011. This is and continues to be a safety hazard. If the door(s) lock and are unable to be unlocked, it would cause loss of life.

All doors can not lock or unlock,except the driver door can unlock manually only.

The passenger doors fail to open with the internal door unlock button. This is due to failure of door unlock relays in the gm5 module. This could result in a significant safety issue if a failure of the unlock relay happens when attempting to unlock passenger doors in an emergency to retrieve passengers.

2006 BMW 330i - complete failure of all door locking mechanisms resulting in the inability to both rear doors and passenger front door, from the inside or outside. This occurred from an electrical short in the door lock actuator, causing numerous fuses to blow. This happened from normal use of the remote key less entry system. There were no accidents involved.

Drivers side door lock is failing and locking me inside the vehicle. I can only open the door with the key in the keyhole. Electronic lock doesnt unlock.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330i. The contact stated the doors would not unlock automatically or manually. The contact was forced to climb out of the drivers side window in order to get out of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing who confirmed the actuator was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer filed report s32869 and advised the contact they would not assist with the repair cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current miles were 48,900.

2006 BMW 330i started interminittly have door lock issues. One door would not unlock but othrers would. Today (05/31/11) I was at lunch with my kids and we went to get in the car and none of the doors would unlock with the remote except the right rear. I leaned in and tried to unlock the others with the handle but they would not. I climed through to the drivers seat and drove home. I got to my house and was locked in the car. The door would not unlock with the button on the dash, the key, or by pulling on the handle. I had to climb out the window and I had to pull my kids out of their windows to get them out. Now the car is awaiting a service appointment but the car is too unsafe to drive in the meantime. I am scared something will happen and we will get trapped in the car.

BMW central locking module failure will result locking up passengers inside. All 4 doors will not unlock with door nob or unlock/lock button. Even fuse blown will make this central locking module fail resulting passenger lock up in the car. There is no manual override to unlock doors from inside.

Bmw330i 2001 has lock and unlocking problem. My mother in-law who is hold has to climb to get out. I found out researching in the internet that it's a common problem.

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The contact owns a 2006 BMW 330i. When the doors are locked either by alarm or by the inside buttons the vehicle was unable to be reopened unless a key was used and it could only be reopened with a key on the drivers side door. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed him that they were aware of the issue but did not offer any assistance. The current mileage was approximately 63,000. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

BMW 2002 330i 4 door sedan. The rain gutters surrounding both the rear passenger doors have come loose and prevent the doors from closing tight. The warning light on the dash comes on because the doors will not fully close. BMW service confirms that the adhesive hold the gutter clips in place fails as do the clips themselves. In a conversation with BMW they call this wear and tear and refuse to repair the gutters! it is a safety issue when the rear doors can not be properly closed. No death or injury yet but the potential is certainly there. BMW suggested replacing the gutters for $450. Which according to them is the only "cure" for the failure. This safety failure should be a recall.

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The car would not unlock and I was trapped inside the car for about 30 minutes.