BMW X5 Recall R/2014/054: Child Safety Lock May Not Activate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 9 May 2014
- Launched
- 131
- vehicles in the UK
- 0051370300
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5 vehicles built between 1 October 2013 and 31 March 2014. 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. The dealer will check the locks and replace them if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CHILD SAFETY LOCK MAY NOT ACTIVATE Defect: 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the deactivation of the child locks when they are activated.
The Fix
The dealer will check the locks and replace them if required.
Are You Affected?
X5 built between 1 October 2013 and 31 March 2014 may be included. BMW estimates 131 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0051370300 or the DVSA reference R/2014/054. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| 2 Series Active, 5 Series, 5 Series Touring, 7 Series and 5 moreHydraulic brake system unit replacement | Urgent | R/2024/414 |
This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2013/129 on 28 Jan 2014, for braking assistance may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2014/068 on 28 Jul 2014, for engine emergency mode may be activated during driving. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/054, launched 9 May 2014. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.