Vehicle recall 17V328000 · May 18, 2017
BMW 745i, 745Li and 5 more models
In these vehicles, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V328000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 18, 2017
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- February 8, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 45,484
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW 745i (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- BMW 745Li (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- BMW 750i (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- BMW 750Li (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- BMW 760i (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- BMW 760Li (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- BMW B7 Alpina (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Has your BMW been repaired?
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