Latches/locks/linkage Problems of BMW 750 - part 1

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 750li. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the door failed to open. The contact attempted to unlock the knob and open the door. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact lowered the window, the contact put the key on the door and was able to open the door from the outside. On a separate occasion, after the contact was dining with his wife, the contact's wife attempted to open the door; however, the door failed to open from the inside. The contact attempted to lower the window and open the door with the key; however, the passenger’s side door failed to open. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired for the failure. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 120,510.

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The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000  (latches/locks/linkages) and was interfering with other electrical components of the vehicle such as the navigation panel rendering it non-responsive, the alarm system from the door latches constantly sounding and not being able to be turned off, causing the battery to drain. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was inspected however the vehicle was not diagnosed as the ecu was unresponsive. The contact was advised that a special technician would have to inspect the ecu, and would need to be repaired first before the dealer could remedy the recall, therefore the recall would not be remedied. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the dealer was unable to repair the recall in a timely manner and the contact had to recover the vehicle from the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the driver's side door was not closing properly and opened independently. The contact stated that the “door ajar" chime was audible. The contact stated that the other 3 doors were not closing properly. Additionally, the contact stated that because the doors were not closing securely, the 12v battery was being drained which was leading to other electrical systems failure. The contact stated that the battery was replaced two times within four months. The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer starting due to electrical failures. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750i. The contact stated that while driving, the door failed to close securely. The contact stated that the door was latched but failed to remain closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not re-repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacture was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under warranty, and the VIN was not included in a recall for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

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2006 BMW 750li. Consumer writes with regard to recall on door latch that led to malfunction with key fob.

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Tl the contact owns a 2007 BMW 750li. While driving various speeds, the rear driver's side door opened independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to BMW of catonsville (6700 baltimore national pike, catonsville, MD 21228, (844) 221-1352), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the driver side door slightly opened, while driving at 60 mph. The door ajar warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road and attempted to close the driver side door but it failed to close. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact called BMW of America manufacturer at (800) 525-7417, where it was informed that it would take three days before they could get back to him and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000(latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While driving at any speed, the brake pedal felt "soft" and did not fully stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages). The failure mileage was 123,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750i. The contact stated the driver side door inadvertently opened and would not close. The vehicle was towed to the tom williams dealer where it was diagnosed that the soft close automatic module was defective and need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired under the NHTSA campaign 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages) due to the dealer not being clear what remedy needed to be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and could not offer any clarity. The failure mileage was 120,000.

2008 BMW 750i. Consumer writes in regards to door latch safety recall.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000(latches/locks/linkages). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called beverly hills BMW at 855-529-1662 (5070 wilshire blvd, los angeles, CA 90036) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750li. The contact received an interim recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer did not provide an estimate as to when the second notice would be mailed to the contact regarding the remedy and part. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750li. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, both rear doors and the front driver's side door opened independently on more than 10 occasions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact spoke to BMW of ontario 1350 auto center dr, ontario, CA 91761 who stated that parts were not available to complete the recall repair on the vehicle and that they could not service the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages), however, VIN tool confirmed parts not available. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the vehicle's remote lock ceased to function and required the contact to manually lock the vehicle. In addition, the liftgate opened independently. The failures occurred without warning. 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. BMW of bel air (716 bel air rd, bel air, MD) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted, but the contact was unable to speak with a representative to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While operating the vehicle, the front driver side door suddenly opened. On another occasion, the rear passenger side door erroneously opened. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact indicated that the vehicle experianced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the driver side door lock was defective. The driver's door opened while driving 60 mph. The contact was able to move onto the road shoulder; however, the contact was unable to shut the door tightly. The dealer advised that a diagnostic needed to be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 99,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While driving at any speed, the rear passenger door unlocked and opened without warning. On many occasions, the door was unable to remain closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,145.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the driver side door failed to lock. The door had to be held closed while the vehicle was in motion. The failure occurred several times. The dealer was unable to locate the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door failed to fully latch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the door lock actuator malfunctioned. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 91,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door failed to fully latch, causing it to open while making a right turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that sca software need to be updated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 95,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750i. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 30 mph, the rear passenger's side door erroneously opened. The contact also mentioned that the parking brake failed to disengage. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the door locks and parking brake gears needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN and failure mileage was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the driver's side door erroneously became unlocked and opened independently. The contact also stated that the "soft close" feature on the driver's side door would intermittently malfunction, causing the door to remain open and not close. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact indicated that the vehicle exhibited the same defect that was listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000.

As my wife and son were driving the passenger door just unlatched from latch and would not latch back, after some research ,I found that there was a recall for the door latch issue on BMW 750 models built from 08/04 to 09/07 notice was 12v504 with that info in hand I called reeves BMW in tampa fla only to be told it was not a open campaign based on my VIN even though my vehicle was built 01/07 and has both cas and soft close doors just as recall notice noted, nothing in the may 2013 technical service bulletin states anything about certain VIN's just the production date's, this is a issue that should be addressed by this agency with more vigor because it is more than a inconvenience but a [xxx] safety issue. Which is going to cause someone to lose there life. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750li. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the rear drivers side door failed to latch correctly and the door ajar warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the failure occurred previously on the passenger's side door. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic stated that the software had to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000. The current mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the front passenger's side door would not latch properly when closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The contact was advised that the door lock actuator and outer handle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750li. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the front driver's side door opened independently. The door failed to latch until after numerous attempts were made to secure the door. The driver's side door was manually held by the contact when driving due to the defective latch. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 12v504000(latches/locks/linkages). The recall remedy did not correct the defect. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 56,509.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the rear passenger's side door independently opened without warning. The contact then secured the door however, the failure recurred with the doors locked. The contact notified the dealer of the defect. The contact indicated that the vehicle VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 78,000.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750i. The contact stated that the passenger front door opened inadvertently while driving 40 mph. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12v504000 (latches/ locks/ linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 55,900.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the front passenger door did not latch properly when closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was advised that the door lock actuator and outer handle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 66,000. Updated 7/15/13 the consumer stated door would not open. Updated 07/22/13.

2006 BMW 750i. Consumer writes in regards to the soft close automatic door recall notice. The consumer believed his vehicle was affected by recall#12v504000. The consumer stated the soft close automatic door function on his vehicle started malfunctioning in early January 2013. Both the driver's door as well as the rear passenger door failed to latch properly. Since the problem appeared suddenly on two doors, he believed it was a software problem.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the front driver's side door would not close. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with the soft close feature for the door, but the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall campaign id number:12v504000(latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750li. The contact was traveling 73 mph when the driver's side front door opened erroneously. In addition, the door failed to close and lock. The vehicle was taken to dealer who confirmed that the door lock and handle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 126, 982.

The right side passenger soft auto close latch is not working. The latch somehow tries to unlock when trying to soft close and door remains open. Door has to be manually hard closed due to this issue. This seems to be a widespread problem for a $100k car. No updates or reset option available on the internet.

While driving my grand daughter to school, my driver's side lock unlatched. Because I was in the middle of morning traffic, I had to hold the door closed while I was driving until I was able to get off the road and call BMW to pick up the car.