- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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 [email protected].
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain BMW 7 Series vehicles from 2005 to 2008 equipped with both the Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options may have doors that look closed and latched but can actually open unexpectedly. The door may open due to road or driving conditions or because an occupant contacts the door.
A sudden door opening can result in an occupant being ejected from the vehicle or can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid relying on the door latch alone to stay shut.
BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will update the door latch system free of charge. Owners can contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or [email protected], and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 745i | 2005200620072008 |
|---|---|
| BMW 745LI | 2005200620072008 |
| BMW 750i | 2005200620072008 |
| BMW 750LI | 2005200620072008 |
| BMW 760i | 20052006 |
| BMW 760LI | 2005200620072008 |
| BMW B7 Alpina | 2005200620072008 |