2014 BMW X5 structure problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2014 BMW X5 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Sometime the rear soft closed door ajar with child safety locks engaged while in motion. Child safety locks used because have small children in the back seats. The children safety are at risk when the door ajar while turning. Had to pull over to re-closed the door because the door ajar warning…”
filed Nov 30, 2023
“Sunroof motor shorted and killed battery at 45,000 miles. Caused drivetrain malfunction. Door molding on rear drivers side door separating. Fuel injectors failed (cylinder 4 and 6) causing drive train malfunction at 55,000.miles”
filed Jan 28, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 X5 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 X5 | 4 | 13% |
| 2022 X5 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 X5 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 X5 | 4 | 4% |
| 2019 X5 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 X5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 X5 | 5 | 7% |
| 2016 X5 | 4 | 6% |
| 2015 X5 | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 X5 | 5 | 3% |
| 2012 X5 | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 BMW X5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.