BMW of North America, LLC: Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
BMW of North America, LLC reported this defect to federal regulators on Oct 17, 2012 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 7,485. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007. Due to a software problem, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.
The risk
The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. The sudden opening may result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The remedy
BMW will notify owners and dealers will update software. The recall began on December 12, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
11 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 BMW 750i | 34 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 BMW 750Li | 77 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 BMW 760Li | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 BMW 750i | 57 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 BMW 750Li | 216 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2006 BMW 760i | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 BMW 760Li | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 BMW 745i | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 BMW 745Li | 25 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 BMW 760i | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 BMW 760Li | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 12V504000.
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