The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 745i | 2005 |
| BMW 745Li | 2005 |
| BMW 750i | 2006, 2007 |
| BMW 750Li | 2006, 2007 |
| BMW 760i | 2005, 2006 |
| BMW 760Li | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 745Li | 2005 | 25 | 3 |
| BMW 745i | 2005 | 16 | 3 |
| BMW 750Li | 2006 | 216 | 4 |
| BMW 750Li | 2007 | 77 | 4 |
| BMW 750i | 2006 | 57 | 4 |
| BMW 750i | 2007 | 34 | 4 |
| BMW 760Li | 2005 | 2 | 3 |
| BMW 760Li | 2006 | 7 | 4 |
| BMW 760Li | 2007 | 2 | 4 |
| BMW 760i | 2005 | 2 | 3 |
| BMW 760i | 2006 | 8 | 4 |
Other latches/locks/linkages recalls in 2012
8 of the 583 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2012 concerned the latches/locks/linkages; BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
| 12V594000 19 Dec 2012 | General Motors LLC |
| 12V533000 6 Nov 2012 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 12V338000 19 Jul 2012 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
| 12V045000 7 Feb 2012 | MORGAN OLSON CORPORATION |
| 12V020000 20 Jan 2012 | UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
| 12V021000 19 Jan 2012 | MORGAN OLSON CORPORATION |
| 11V606000 3 Jan 2012 | UTILIMASTER CORPORATION |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2012