Latches/locks/linkage Problems of BMW X5

BMW X5 owners have reported 35 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 (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (16 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of BMW X5

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
18
Latches/locks/linkage problems
16
Hood Latch problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of BMW X5

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door failed to latch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear driver side door latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW X5. The contact stated that the driver side door failed to lock when exiting the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

The contact owns a 2002 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the hood inadvertently unlatched causing damage to the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the hood shocks and hood hinges to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...




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