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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

NHTSA campaign 12V504000 identifies LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES and states that 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.

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

For NHTSA campaign 12V504000, the filed corrective action says: 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].

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

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 12V504000

RecallRoad links 11 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 12V504000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.