How to Open the Trunk When the BMW 5 Series Key is Locked Inside?
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Most cars come with a spare key, and the owner can use the spare key to open the car trunk. If the car door is already locked, the owner can seek help from a professional locksmith company registered with the public security bureau. For some car models, you can find a release lever on the side of the trunk by folding down the rear seats from inside the trunk.
I remember one time when I was driving a BMW 5 Series, I accidentally dropped the key in the trunk. I quickly took out my phone, opened the My BMW APP, logged into my account, and clicked the trunk unlock button on the vehicle control page—the trunk popped right open. If there's no internet or the app isn't available, there might be an emergency release handle inside the trunk, but you'd first need to find a way to access it from the rear seats. Usually, there's a small opening behind the center armrest in the back or a way to fold down the seatbacks. Crawling in, you can feel for the handle to open the trunk. The safest option is still to contact BMW customer service or roadside assistance—they can remotely help unlock it or send someone over. It's best to develop a habit of not leaving keys lying around, especially when shopping, as it's easy to forget them in the trunk. Keeping a spare key in the glove compartment is a safer practice. If you do get locked out, stay calm and don't rush to pry open the lock—damaging the anti-theft system would be a much bigger loss.
