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2006 BMW 760i

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
The shift-by-wire system in your 2005-2008 7-Series lets you start and stop the engine with the Start/Stop button. If you press this button too quickly, it might not shift the transmission to Park, and you could accidentally leave the car in Neutral.
Risk if Unfixed
If you get out of the car and forget to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away. This could cause a crash, hurt someone trying to stop the car, or put other people in the path of the vehicle in danger.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will fix the issue for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, which should arrive in November 2012. You can also call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email them at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com to get more information.
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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 system in your vehicle is a sensor mat under your front passenger seat that decides whether to deploy the airbag in a crash. In certain models, this mat can crack and fail over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the mat fails, the airbag will turn off during a crash, which could increase the risk of serious injury to the front passenger.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the mat to prevent it from cracking, and you'll also get an extended warranty for the new part. This repair is free, and you'll get a second notice when parts are available — you should bring your vehicle in then.
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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
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The door latch in your vehicle is the mechanism that keeps your doors shut. In some affected 2005-2008 BMW models, this latch may not work properly, so your doors might look closed but actually be open.
Risk if Unfixed
Your doors could suddenly open while driving or parked, and if someone is in the car, they could fall out or be injured in a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will upgrade the door latch system to prevent this issue, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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 door locking system in your 2005-2007 7-Series is controlled by a computer, and in some cases, it can malfunction, making your doors appear closed when they're not.
Risk if Unfixed
Your doors could open unexpectedly while you're driving or parked, which could cause you or a passenger to be thrown out of the vehicle or increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the door locking system software at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification with more information on when to schedule the repair.
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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.
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall

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