What causes the failure of BMW X5's power-folding mirrors when locking the car?

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Melanie
07/30/25 6:59am
BMW X5's power-folding mirrors failure when locking the car may be caused by the following reasons: Motor issue: Check if there's an AUTO button for the interior mirror adjustment. Try pressing it, then close and lock the door to see if the mirrors automatically retract. If not, there might be a problem with the motor. Mirror knob not in position: This is likely because the mirror adjustment knob wasn't rotated to the "AUTO" position when adjusting the mirrors, or the "auto-fold mirrors when locking" option wasn't selected in the central control system. Try setting the mirrors first, then attempt to lock the car again. If the problem persists, you'll need to visit a 4S dealership to check if there are any issues with the mirror circuit.
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