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2008 BMW 760Li

2 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 is a high-tech feature that helps the transmission shift gears. It's connected to the electronic key and the gear shifter. But in rare cases, it can mistakenly shift the transmission to Neutral instead of Park if you press the Start/Stop button too quickly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you exit the vehicle without noticing it's in Neutral and the parking brake is off, your car could start rolling away. This is a serious safety risk because it could crash or harm people nearby.
Free Fix
Your dealership will fix this issue for free. They'll update the shift-by-wire system to prevent the transmission from shifting to Neutral incorrectly. You'll get a notice from BMW in November 2012, and you should contact them at 1-800-525-7417 or email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com to schedule the repair.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #17V328000 Plain English
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The door latches in your BMW are supposed to keep your doors safely closed. However, in certain vehicles from 2005-2008, they might not work right and could let your door open unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your door opens unexpectedly while driving or in a crash, you could be thrown out or injured. The risk of injury is higher if the door opens unexpectedly in a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the door latch system to make sure it works correctly, and the repair is free. You'll be notified when the update is ready.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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POWER TRAIN
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other BMW 760Li Years

2015
1 recall
2014
1 recall
2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2011
1 recall
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2007
4 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
3 recalls
2003
1 recall

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