Still in production and first introduced in the Unites States in 2009, the F01 7 series from BMW is a state-of-the-art luxury vehicle. BMW considers the F01 7 Series one of their flagship vehicles, and they have poured a lot of time and resources into the car’s research and development. As we all know, even the finest luxury cars still have common problems. In this case, owners report having an issue with the parking brake or auto hold malfunctions.
For owners of the 2009 version and even some newer models, they commonly experience a problem in which the parking brake does not disengage. The button on the control panel does not work, and the manual disengage button located in the trunk doesn’t work either. In some cases, owners have actually had to have their BMW towed because it was immovable. In some very rare cases, when the car is put in park, owners have had the parking brake automatically engage without the driver’s knowledge. After parking the car on a slope or even a flat surface, when they return to the car, the parking brake is on.
Another common issue is the Auto Hold feature. After the driver releases the brake pedal, the Auto Hold will engage and keep the car from moving, or it will “grab” and the car will jerk. Sometimes the brake pedal might freeze, or you won’t be able to shift the car into Drive. Owners have temporarily fixed this issue by turning their vehicle off and then restarting it. This is obviously not a long-term solution.
If your F01 or F02 BMW Seven Series is experiencing issues with the parking brake or you are having auto-hold malfunctions, you should visit our specialized BMW mechanics in Jacksonville, FL at your earliest convenience. We have the proper tools and know how to get your F01 7 Series running in showroom condition in no time.
Bavarian Rennsport is a local, independent BMW repair shop with BMW mechanics that have dealer-level expertise at a fraction of the expense. Book your diagnostic online today.
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