BMW X5: Child Safety Lock May Not Activate

Recalling firm
BMW
Product
Vehicles: BMW X5. Units affected: 131
Reason
It is possible that vehicles fitted with Automatic Soft-Closure Feature (SCA) rear doors may have an issue with out of tolerance on the SCA mechanism which can result in the deactivation of the child locks when they are activated. This could result in a child unintentionally opening the door and exiting the vehicle. The driver is informed that the rear door is open by a warning on the instrument panel and an acoustic (noise) warning. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check the locks and replace them if required.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2014-05-09
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/0949ec1c-4f8a-4aca-8f55-184c5c28a0f1