May 26 2017 bmw is recalling more than 45 400 vehicles because the doors may look to be closed.
Bmw soft close doors worth it.
The one thing that i miss from my 330d touring is the dynamic suspension.
In addition they also prevents fingers from being slammed in doors due to the door closing too quickly.
Soft close door in operation.
They are nice but not essential.
Bmw s soft close was initially installed on the 2002 7 series which seems just about right given the fact that this particular model is one of the most expensive model in the entire lineup.
This is a major bonus for families with young children.
Slamstop device closes the doors automatically.
The recent cases follow a class action lawsuit filed against bmw several years ago which also claimed that the soft close door feature can mangle fingers and needs to be equipped with sensors.
It is common for car doors not to close completely on the first try.
Options such as the cold weather package now have five zone climate control and heated front and rear seats plus the premium package for the x7 xdrive40i includes soft close doors rear window.
Bmw says soft close doors can open while driving or fail to shut when owners try to shut them.
These hinges will ensure the door shuts smoothly and silently.
Slamstop ensures full closure of car doors at the first attempt and precludes them from opening while the car is on the move.