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2007 BMW 750Li

4 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #12V502000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your 7-Series has a special gear shifter that uses electronics to automatically shift the transmission to Park when you turn off the engine. But sometimes, if you press the Start/Stop button too quickly, it might shift into Neutral instead.
Risk if Unfixed
If you get out of the car with the transmission in Neutral, it could roll away. This is very serious, as it could cause a crash or hurt people nearby.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will fix the issue for free by updating the transmission software, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-Series vehicles, equipped with the Comfort Access option, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through July 24, 2008. The affected vehicles have an electronic key and an electronic connection between the gear shifter and the transmission (shift-by-wire) that automatically shifts the transmission to Park when the driver presses the Start/Stop button to shutdown the engine. If the driver presses the engine Start/Stop button 2 or 3 times within a short time interval, the system may shift the transmission to Neutral rather than Park. If using the electronic key (Comfort Access mode), there would be no protection from the ignition interlock that prevents key removal if the vehicle is not in Park.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway. Unattended rollaway incidents often result in a crash or cause injury to pedestrians attempting to stop or enter the vehicle or to other bystanders in the path of the vehicle.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners beginning in November 2012. The remedy became available in March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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High Priority #13V564000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The occupant classification mat in your front passenger seat is a sensor that helps decide if and how the airbag deploys in a crash. In some BMW models, this mat can wear out and crack over time, leading to a system failure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the system fails, the front passenger airbag might not deploy in a crash, which could increase the risk of serious injury to the person sitting in the passenger seat.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the occupant classification mat with a new one to prevent it from cracking, at no cost to you. You'll get a second letter with instructions when parts are available, and you can contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com if you have any questions.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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Under Review #17V328000 Plain English
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has a special door latch system that helps keep your doors closed. On certain 2005-2008 7-Series models, this system can malfunction, making it seem like the doors are closed when they're not.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your door could open unexpectedly while driving, which could lead to you or a passenger being ejected from the vehicle, or increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update your door latch system to make it work correctly, and this repair is completely free. You'll receive a notification when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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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.
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Under Review #12V504000 Plain English
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The latches on your 7-Series doors have a software glitch. This means that even if you think your doors are closed, they might not be.
Risk if Unfixed
If your door opens unexpectedly while driving, you or a passenger could be thrown out of the vehicle. This could lead to serious injury or make you more likely to get hurt in a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software controlling your doors. This repair is free, and you'll be notified when the update is ready.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall

Other BMW 750Li Years

2021
3 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2019
1 recall
2016
1 recall
2015
1 recall
2014
1 recall
2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2011
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
2 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
1 recall

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