Latches/locks/linkagesRecall 14V-202 · 2014 BMW X5
BMW of North America, LLC recall 14V-202 covers 6,400 2014 BMW X5 for a latches/locks/linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V202000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 X5 SAV vehicles manufactured December 12, 2013, through March 10, 2014, and equipped with the Soft Close Automatic (SCA) option. The rear side door lock mechanisms may not have been manufactured to correct tolerances and when the inside door handle is pulled, the previously engaged child safety lock can disengage.
The risk
A disengaged child safety lock would allow the rear seat occupant to pull the door handle twice and open the door while the vehicle is parked or in motion, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear side door locks and any affected door locks will be replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 264 vehicles were listed as unreachable.