Your vehicle's door latch is a mechanism that keeps your doors closed. In certain 2005-2008 BMW 7-Series models, this latch can malfunction, causing your doors to appear closed but actually be open.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your doors could suddenly swing open while you're driving or during a crash, putting you or your passengers at risk of being thrown from the vehicle or getting hurt.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the door latch system to make sure your doors stay securely closed. This repair is free of charge, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the update.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
The door locking system on your 7-Series has a software glitch that could cause your doors to appear closed, but actually still be open.
Risk if Unfixed
If the doors are open while you're driving or in a crash, you or someone in your vehicle could be thrown out or injured.
Free Fix
BMW will update the software for free. Your dealer will make the fix, and you'll be notified when to bring your vehicle in — it's on BMW, not you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
This model year has 2 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH recall for the 2007 BMW 7 Series? (Campaign #17V328000)
Your vehicle's door latch is a mechanism that keeps your doors closed. In certain 2005-2008 BMW 7-Series models, this latch can malfunction, causing your doors to appear closed but actually be open. If this happens, your doors could suddenly swing open while you're driving or during a crash, putting you or your passengers at risk of being thrown from the vehicle or getting hurt. Your BMW dealer will update the door latch system to make sure your doors stay securely closed. This repair is free of charge, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the update.
What is the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH recall for the 2007 BMW 7 Series? (Campaign #12V504000)
The door locking system on your 7-Series has a software glitch that could cause your doors to appear closed, but actually still be open. If the doors are open while you're driving or in a crash, you or someone in your vehicle could be thrown out or injured. BMW will update the software for free. Your dealer will make the fix, and you'll be notified when to bring your vehicle in — it's on BMW, not you.