NHTSA Recall 12V502000: Switch (electrical system) and 2 other components
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 45,500 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the BMW 745I.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V502000 |
|---|---|
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › SWITCH; POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | October 17, 2012 |
| Owner notification | March 20, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-Series vehicles, equipped with the Comfort Access option, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through July 24, 2008. The affected vehicles have an electronic key and an electronic connection between the gear shifter and the transmission (shift-by-wire) that automatically shifts the transmission to Park when the driver presses the Start/Stop button to shutdown the engine. If the driver presses the engine Start/Stop button 2 or 3 times within a short time interval, the system may shift the transmission to Neutral rather than Park. If using the electronic key (Comfort Access mode), there would be no protection from the ignition interlock that prevents key removal if the vehicle is not in Park.
Safety risk
If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway. Unattended rollaway incidents often result in a crash or cause injury to pedestrians attempting to stop or enter the vehicle or to other bystanders in the path of the vehicle.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners beginning in November 2012. The remedy became available in March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V502000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 745I | 2005 |
| BMW 745LI | 2005 |
| BMW 750I | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| BMW 750LI | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| BMW 760I | 2005, 2006 |
| BMW 760LI | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.