Your 7-Series has a special electronic system that lets you start the engine with the push of a button, and also shifts the transmission to Park automatically. However, this system can misbehave if you press the start button too quickly multiple times, causing the transmission to shift to Neutral instead of Park.
Risk if Unfixed
If you exit the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and don't apply the parking brake, your car could roll away. This could lead to a crash or harm people nearby who try to stop the vehicle or enter it.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the transmission software to fix this issue for free. You'll receive a notification from BMW in November 2012, and the repair will be available starting in March 2013.
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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.
Your vehicle's door latch system is what keeps your doors closed and secure. In some 2005-2008 BMW models, this system can malfunction, making it seem like your doors are closed and locked, but they might not be.
Risk if Unfixed
If the latch fails, your door could open unexpectedly while driving, especially in rough roads or if someone accidentally touches the door. This could throw you or a passenger out of the vehicle or make a crash more likely.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the door latch system to ensure your doors stay closed and secure, and you won't have to pay a thing. Just wait for the recall notice and schedule the repair 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.
The latch system on your 7-Series doors is a computer-controlled mechanism that makes sure your doors close and stay shut. But in some cases, the software may malfunction and make you think your doors are closed when they're not.
Risk if Unfixed
If the latch system fails, your doors could open unexpectedly, even if you think they're closed. This could happen while driving or when the road is bumpy, and it may cause you or a passenger to be ejected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of serious injury or a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software controlling your door latches for free, ensuring they work correctly and keep you and your passengers safe. You'll receive a notification with instructions on when to schedule the update.
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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.
