Latches/locks/linkage Problems of BMW 528

BMW 528 owners have reported 10 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of BMW 528


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of BMW 528

The Door Latch problem

Dear BMW customer service, I am writing to report a serious issue with my 2014 BMW xdrive 528i regarding the malfunction of the door locking system. Component/system failure: both the front and rear door actuators have failed simultaneously, causing the door locks to stop working.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528i. The contact stated that the passenger’s side front and rear door lock actuators were malfunctioning. The contact stated that a passenger seated in the front seat can open the door from inside the vehicle, but while attempting to enter the vehicle from the   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Latch problem

On February 1,2025 pushed the trunk release at autozone to take battery out of vehicle. And, trunk spring/release was so strong the trunk broke my back windshield again. This would be the second time I've had this happen. The first was on august9. 2023.   Read details...




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