Door Latch Problems of BMW 750

BMW 750 owners have reported 24 problems related to door latch (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of BMW 750 based on all problems reported for the 750.

1 Door Latch problem of the 2006 BMW 750

Failure Date: 02/27/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2006 BMW 750i. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was taken to tom bush BMW jacksonville (9875 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, FL 32225) where they stated that they repaired the vehicle. After leaving the dealer, the contact noticed that the rear driver's side door would not latch and close all the way. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they stated that the contact would have to pay out of pocket to have the door latch repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

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2 Door Latch problem of the 2008 BMW 750

Failure Date: 12/28/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with soft close doors where the doors closed just a little bit, and an engine finished latching the door shut completely. The contact stated that the doors popped open with him just leaning against it while the vehicle was parked. The driver's door and rear driver's side door were not automatically shutting. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.

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3 Door Latch problem of the 2007 BMW 750

Failure Date: 12/19/2018

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750i. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door failed to close correctly. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the battery was causing the failure. The battery had been replaced at least three times. The contact stated that she took the vehicle back several times and the failure was finally diagnosed as a malfunctioning door latch. The contact stated that the door handle and latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact inquired about a recall for the door and was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

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4 Door Latch problem of the 2007 BMW 750

Failure Date: 01/17/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW 750li. Upon exiting or entering the vehicle, the front driver side door failed to latch and close correctly without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v382000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was taken to BMW of arlington (1105 e lamar blvd, arlington, TX 76011, (817) 461-9222) to be serviced per the recall, but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact called the service technician and was informed that the vehicle was repaired in accordance with the recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

5 Door Latch problem of the 2008 BMW 750

Failure Date: 05/18/2017

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called shelly BMW at (888) 618-0131 (6750 auto center dr, buena park, CA 90621) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact was advised to call NHTSA. The contact had not experienced a failure. While attempting to close the front driver's door, the door failed to connect. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.

6 Door Latch problem of the 2006 BMW 750

Failure Date: 04/06/2017

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the front driver side door failed to latch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

7 Door Latch problem of the 2007 BMW 750

Failure Date: 01/05/2017

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the front driver side door failed to latch when closed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

8 Door Latch problem of the 2006 BMW 750

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. When the vehicle was started and placed into gear, the front driver's door remained ajar. The contact stated that the auto lock feature was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to BMW of south atlanta (located at 4171 jonesboro rd, union city, GA 30291 (770) 969-0755) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the locking mechanism failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

9 Door Latch problem of the 2007 BMW 750

Failure Date: 10/10/2016

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the rear driver side door would not close without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

10 Door Latch problem of the 2007 BMW 750

Failure Date: 05/19/2016

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750i. While driving approximately 55 mph, the front driver side door opened independently. The door failed to latch and became inoperable. The contact held the door closed for the duration of the ride. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure listed in NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

11 Door Latch problem of the 2007 BMW 750

Failure Date: 05/09/2016

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the doors failed to latch. The contact mentioned that the door had to be held closed when the vehicle was operated. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

12 Door Latch problem of the 2008 BMW 750

Failure Date: 04/14/2016

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750li. While attempting to close the driver side door, it would not remain closed. The failure ocurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

13 Door Latch problem of the 2006 BMW 750

Failure Date: 01/12/2016

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that an unknown door failed to latch without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the latch failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The failure mileage was 109,465.

14 Door Latch problem of the 2007 BMW 750

Failure Date: 01/06/2016

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750li. While driving approximately 45 mph, the front passenger side door opened without warning. The contact pulled over and closed the door. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

15 Door Latch problem of the 2006 BMW 750

Failure Date: 12/30/2015

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While the vehicle was being driven or while parked, the driver side door failed to latch correctly. The contact mentioned that the failure worsened over the years and he currently has to hold the driver's door handle to keep the door from opening. When the failure first occurred, the vehicle was taken to irvine BMW (9881 research dr, irvine, CA 92618 (888) 496-3218), but was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fees. Several months later, a recall was issued and the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

16 Door Latch problem of the 2006 BMW 750

Failure Date: 12/20/2015

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the front driver side interior door failed to remain latched securely. The window glass was lowered in order to access the exterior door handle, which was maneuvered several times before the door properly latched. The failure recurred intermittently. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

17 Door Latch problem of the 2006 BMW 750

Failure Date: 08/23/2015

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750i. While driving 30 mph, the front driver side door unlatched and failed to close. As a result, the contact closed the door and was required to drive with one hand. The contact used a rope to tie the door. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the door latch needed to be replaced. The failure recurred and the contact used a crow bar to close the door while driving. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.

18 Door Latch problem of the 2008 BMW 750

Failure Date: 04/01/2015

2008 BMW 750li. Consumer writes requesting reimbursement for vehicle repairs. Consumer sent in additional correspondence. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the door latch recall repair. Updated 10/10/2017.

19 Door Latch problem of the 2006 BMW 750

Failure Date: 02/17/2015

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While opening the rear driver side door, it would not latch or close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the latch and locks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

20 Door Latch problem of the 2006 BMW 750

Failure Date: 11/27/2014

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750i. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the front passenger side door inadvertently opened. The contact noticed that the door appeared latched but failed to close properly. The contact used a string to tie the door to the hinges in order for the door to close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the latches needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

21 Door Latch problem of the 2006 BMW 750

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the door erroneously opened. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the software needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

22 Door Latch problem of the 2006 BMW 750

Failure Date: 08/23/2014

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the front driver side door failed to latch properly without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The failure mileage was 120,000.

23 Door Latch problem of the 2007 BMW 750

Failure Date: 04/29/2014

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the front driver's side door would not close properly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who replaced the right driver's side door latch. Two days later, the rear driver's side door latch failed to close properly. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the latch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,333.

24 Door Latch problem of the 2006 BMW 750

Failure Date: 10/19/2011

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the parking brake would not latch, causing the vehicle to roll away when parked and shut off. In addition, the automatic door latch was inoperable and while driving 30 mph, he had to hold the driver side door to keep it from opening. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the vehicle and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 67,000.


Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of BMW 750

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Latches/locks/linkage problems
36
Door Latch problems
24

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