The worst 2008 BMW B7 Alpina problems
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Recalls 1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 [email protected].
Recall number 17V328000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 BMW B7 Alpina 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been...
- Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin...
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015
- Subject
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated May 2015
- Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits
- This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated February 2015
- Subject N62TU: ista
- N62TU: edk
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Is the 2008 BMW B7 Alpina reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2008 BMW B7 Alpina.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 BMW B7 Alpina?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2008 BMW B7 Alpina have?
1 recall, covering latches/locks/linkages.
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