Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2003 BMW 5 Series.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems |
BMW 530i 2003. Driver door will not unlock, either electronically or manually. Door lock actuator failure. No manual override. Forced to crawl over console and exit from another door.
My 2003 BMW 5 Series car was stopped in traffic and rear-ended. The collision pushed the contents of the trunk into the back seat area by breaking the latches that hold the fold-down seats. Anyone in the back seat would have been pushed forward by the seat backs, and simultaneously held in place by the seatbelts.