2021 BMW X1/X2 False Door Open Warning TSB
Owners of 2021 BMW X1 and X2 vehicles might encounter an incorrect 'door open' warning (CCM ID 14, 15, 16, or 17) displayed in the instrument cluster. This occurs even when the doors are securely closed and locked. This manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 10206685, addresses this display issue…
Also applies to
- BMW X2
- 2021
Symptoms
Owners of 2021 BMW X1 and X2 vehicles may observe an erroneous "door open" message appearing in the instrument cluster. This warning, identified by CCM ID codes 14, 15, 16, or 17, can display even when the affected door is fully closed and securely locked. This specific 2021 BMW X1 manufacturer_communication indicates that while the display is incorrect, the actual locking mechanism of the door remains fully functional and unaffected.
Fault Codes / OEM Fault Labels
The instrument cluster may show the following specific fault labels:
- "door open" (associated with CCM ID code 14)
- "door open" (associated with CCM ID code 15)
- "door open" (associated with CCM ID code 16)
- "door open" (associated with CCM ID code 17)
These messages indicate a display anomaly rather than a physical door latch malfunction.
Diagnosis / Trigger Conditions
This condition is triggered when the vehicle's system incorrectly registers a door as open, despite it being properly closed and locked. The manufacturer communication clarifies that this is a display error and does not impact the security or functionality of the door's locking operation.
What Owners Should Know
This manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 10206685, highlights that while the "door open" warning is displayed, the door's locking mechanism is not compromised. Owners should understand that the warning is visual only and does not indicate a safety risk related to the door's ability to remain closed or locked.
Owner Action
If you experience the "door open" warning in your 2021 BMW X1 manufacturer_communication, be aware that this is likely a display anomaly. Since the locking operation is not affected, there is no immediate safety concern regarding the door's security. If you are concerned or the warning persists, you may contact your authorized BMW service center for further assessment.
Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10206685
What BMW X1 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 14 model years.
- 853
- Owner complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 556
- Service bulletins
- 40
- Crashes reported
- 17
- Fires reported
- 42
- Injuries reported
The 2021 model year
10 complaints, the 12th most of 14 model years on file. Owners reported 4 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries for this year, which also has 1 recall on file.
Structure and Latches/Locks/Linkages, the system this article covers, accounts for 83 of 853 complaints (10%).
Complaints by model year
| 2013 | 102 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 114 | |
| 2015 | 94 | |
| 2016 | 163 | |
| 2017 | 164 | |
| 2018 | 60 | |
| 2021 | 10 | |
| 2023 | 71 | |
| 2024 | 30 | |
| 2025 | 17 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 164
- Service Brakes — 136
- Air Bags — 128
- Power Train — 125
- Engine — 106
Latest recalls for the 2021 model year
- 21V554000 — Seat Belts (Jul 2021)
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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