BMW 750LI door locks problems

Filed May 26, 2026 · Locks · 68,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 750LI US. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the rear passenger door opened inadvertently. The contact stated that the right rear passenger immediately closed the door and later, when the vehicle was parked and the right rear passenger attempted to exit, the door would not open from the inside. When attempting to open the door from the outside, it also would not open and has remained inoperable. The contact added that a few days later while driving at approximately 45MPH the front passenger opened inadvertently. The passenger attempted to close the door but the door did not remain closed. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and when he existed the vehicle and he pushed the door with force and the door remained closed. The contact also stated that the soft close feature did not work as intended after the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact believes the failure is associated with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V328 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2022 · CA

door does not stay closed. door opened while driving.

Filed Oct 12, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · MA

I had my car towed to BMW OF WEST SPRINGFIELD MA, to get car initially overhaul and completely fixed I understand that are six underlying recalls airbags, odb communications, brakes, electrical, door latches, after calling and letting them know my car was on its way, I requested a courtesy call and no was given I call two days later to be told my car wasn’t on the lot, then to be called back hours later to be told they could not find key to my vehicle, also they tried to make me pay for the lost key in WHICH THEY LOST, they still refuse to fix the recall and are requesting me get it towed out at there expense the recalls can only be fixed by BMW, also MASSACHUSETTS AND FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THEM TO BE FIXED, so therefore the car cannot leave the lot until recall is fixed

Filed Oct 12, 2020 · Electrical · MD

My car doors are locked and can't be opened at all! In the past, I've been locked inside the car and couldn't get out unless I stop the car, turn it off, roll down my driver side window, and stick the key in the driver side door, and manually turn it to unlock it. Now my doors will not open at all. Manually or electronically. None of them. This is very dangerous and should be considered a safety hazard. I have a seven year old son that rides with me in my car all the time. These vehicles need to be recalled and taken off of the streets for good. They're are potential death traps!

Filed Jun 17, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 92,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 750li. The contact stated that while approaching his vehicle, he noticed melted tar coming from the driver's side rear door handle. The following day the windshield wipers engaged with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed by an authorized bmw dealer. The vehicle was taken to wide world bmw (125 e route 59, spring valley, ny 10977) where it was diagnosed and determined that the door handle and harness cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2020 · Electrical · 82,500 miles · NY

After a round trip 25 miles drive and placing the car in park with the engine off, the passenger door would not open from inside or outside of the car. The issue appears to be an electrical, because the central locking system would lock the car, but would not unlock. The driver door does open from the inside but the passenger door does not. This could be catastrophic in case of fire or accident.

Filed Nov 10, 2019 · 82,000 miles · KS

The driver side door would not fully latch/close after several attempts, which prevented me form being able to drive the car. Several attempts were made by viewing door latch to make sure there was no obstruction and the latch was positioned correctly. The inside door handle also seemed to be working fine. After waiting on a tow truck to arrive the driver manipulated the same pieces I did, one exception being, he let the window down, and then pushed door close and it latched. I am now scared to drive it since I don't know if it will happen again. I drove it to baron bmw (shawnee mission, kansas) and was told there was noting they could do unless it happened again/stopped working at which point I would need to have it towed. I later learned that a friend (similar car, just a year or two older) had the same issue with her right side passenger door. I checked the recall and don't see that my car has any open recalls. I cannot just wait to see if this is going to happen again and I do need to be able to drive my car. Please advise. [xxx] [xxx]; [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 14, 2018 · Body, Locks · 38,006 miles · NH

The issue is with both front doors intermittently not opening with the double door pull when stopped and parked after the auto locking speed engaged the door locks. I am concerned about this safety issue in the front seat passengers being trapped inside the car in an emergency. My research on this issue brought me to this forum that seems to best hit on my issue: https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=674994 thread # 9. 04-11-2013, 12:14 pm [xxx] is offline registered user location: arizona join date: feb 2013 posts: 9 mein auto: 2010 535i view my garage smile yes, the door lock assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer first tried to fend me off saying that they could not find any issue. After I insisted on safety risk, they contacted bmw and found that it is a known issue with door lock assembly. Once they replaced it, I never had this problem again. Hope this helps. And https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=873761 thread #16 10-16-2015, 07:45 am [xxx] is offline join date: nov 2005 posts: 416 mein auto: ex - '11 535 gt xdrive view my garage culprit is door lock actuator. I hope this helps troubleshoot this issue. Remember to have the tech drive the car up to the auto locking speed each time to test it. Also here is the link to my youtube video demonstrating it: https://youtu.be/av9yfvxtmmk thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 13, 2018 · Body · CA

I dropped off my 2008 bmw 750 li on october 11, 2018 to the concord bmw dealer for the door latch recall. Recall # 17v‑328. I had mentioned to the service writer that the passenger side front door and driver side rear door not close completely sometimes. And occasionally become half closed and dashboard warning light on while driving. The service writer said he will check all 4 doors for this recall. When I pick up the vehicle on october 12, 2018, I discovered that the 2 door latches that still not work properly. I talked to the service writer regarding the door latches still have the same problem prior to leaving. He explained to me that the recall is only for reprogram the defective code and it does not cover the door latch not work repair. I would like to know if the reprogram is a sole remedy for this safety recall. Enclosed please find a copy of the concord bmw dealer's invoice # 888479 dated october 12, 2018. Thank you for your kind attention and looking forward to your early reply!

Filed Oct 5, 2018 · Electrical, Locks · NC

2006 bmw 750li. Consumer writes with regard to recall on door latch that LED to malfunction with key fob. *as