NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2005–2021

BMW B7 Alpina recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the BMW B7 Alpina, covering model years 2005 to 2021, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
6 model years with data (2005–2021)

latest recall 20V379000 (reported Jun 30, 2020)

BMW B7 Alpina recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name B7 Alpina, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2005 to 2021. 6 model years tie for the most campaigns (1 each).

2 recall campaigns

BMW B7 Alpina recall campaigns covering each model year
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2000s						2005: 1 campaign	2006: 1 campaign	2007: 1 campaign	2008: 1 campaign	2009: no campaigns
2010s	2010: no campaigns	2011: no campaigns	2012: no campaigns	2013: no campaigns	2014: no campaigns	2015: no campaigns	2016: no campaigns	2017: no campaigns	2018: no campaigns	2019: no campaigns
2020s	2020: 1 campaign	2021: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 20V379000
Reported Jun 30, 2020
Child Seat › Tether › Connector/Clip
Model years 2020–2021
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 740Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive, M760Li xDrive, and Alpina B7 vehicles. The top child seat tether anchor on the rear middle seat may not be readily accessible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, Section 6.1(b) "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Consequence:
A child restraint system placed on the vehicle's rear middle seat without utilizing the three-point safety belt, could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a top tether anchor cover at the rear middle seating position. Until vehicles are remedied, owners will be instructed to utilize the outboard rear seating positions which are equipped with an accessible top tether anchor, or, the middle rear seating position and the vehicle's three-point safety belt. The recall began August 20, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 17V328000
Reported May 18, 2017
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Model years 2005–2008
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.
Consequence:
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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

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How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW B7 Alpina questions

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How many recalls does the BMW B7 Alpina have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW B7 Alpina, covering model years 2005 to 2021. The most recent, 20V379000, was reported on June 30, 2020 and is filed under “Child seat”.

Which BMW B7 Alpina model years do the recalls cover?

The 2 campaigns cover model years 2005 to 2021. 6 model years tie for the most campaigns (1 each). NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name B7 Alpina, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW B7 Alpina?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

8 models · most complaints first

The BMW models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the BMW VIN decoder with every BMW model page, WMI code and VIN note.

BMW X5 1999–2026 · 103 recalls · 3,138 complaints
BMW 328i 1996–2016 · 27 recalls · 2,576 complaints
BMW X3 2004–2026 · 60 recalls · 1,989 complaints
BMW 325i 1995–2012 · 20 recalls · 1,281 complaints
BMW Z4 2002–2023 · 28 recalls · 1,280 complaints
BMW 3 Series 1995–2023 · 8 recalls · 841 complaints
BMW 528i 1997–2016 · 14 recalls · 831 complaints
BMW 330i 1999–2026 · 38 recalls · 813 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.