Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V328000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-05-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V328000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
45,484
Reported to NHTSA
2017-05-18
Owners notified
2018-02-08

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, and B7 Alpina vehicles equipped with both the Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options. In these vehicles, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the door latch system, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

26 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW 745I2008 2007 2006 2005
BMW 745LI2008 2007 2006 2005
BMW 750I2008 2007 2006 2005
BMW 750LI2008 2007 2006 2005
BMW 760I2006 2005
BMW 760LI2008 2007 2006 2005
BMW B7 Alpina2008 2007 2006 2005

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.