OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 12V504000
NHTSA campaign 12V504000 covers 11 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 7,485 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received October 17, 2012 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 12V504000 says
Defect summary
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.
Consequence summary
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.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 12V504000
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 [email protected].
- Owner notification
- December 12, 2012
- Filing manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Component groups
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES