2021 BMW X1 'Door Open' Message TSB
A manufacturer communication (NHTSA ID 10212796) for the 2021 BMW X1 and 2022 BMW X2 describes an issue where the 'Door open' message appears in the instrument cluster despite all doors being closed and locked. The vehicle's locking function remains unaffected.
Also applies to
- BMW R 1250 GS
- 2022
- BMW X2
- 2021–2022
Symptoms of the 'Door open' Message
Owners of affected vehicles, including the 2021 BMW X1, may observe a "Door open" message displayed in the instrument cluster (Kombi). This warning appears despite all vehicle doors being fully closed and locked. The presence of this message indicates a potential issue within the vehicle's electrical system.
Diagnosis and Trigger Conditions
The primary trigger for this issue is the vehicle's system incorrectly detecting an open door. This occurs even when physical inspection confirms that all doors are properly shut and the locking mechanism is engaged. The manufacturer communication notes that the "locking operation of the doors is not affected" by this erroneous message. This means the doors are still securely locked, even if the warning is displayed.
What Owners Should Know
This manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 10212796, describes the "Door open" message issue affecting vehicles like the 2021 BMW X1 and 2022 BMW X2. It clarifies that while the message is present, the actual locking function of the doors remains operational. BMW is not notifying consumers directly about this service bulletin; it is an informational document for dealerships. This 2021 BMW X1 manufacturer_communication serves to inform technicians about the condition.
Owner Action
If you experience the "Door open" message in your 2021 BMW X1 or other affected BMW model, it is advisable to contact your authorized BMW dealership. They can diagnose the specific cause of the electrical system fault and advise on any necessary actions. Be sure to mention the exact symptom: the "Door open" message appearing even when all doors are closed and locked.
Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10212796
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.
Electrical System, the system this article covers, accounts for 164 of 853 complaints (19%), including 3 for 2021.
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)
Recent owner reports about electrical system
Read owner complaints →While I was driving my BMW X1 1 to 3 weeks ago, frontal collision warning malfunction, pedestrian alert and request service flashed. It was a distraction and not safe. When My husband brought it to the dealership, they were not certain how to fix it.
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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