2016-2019 BMW 7 Series Rear Left Inner Door Handle 7398881
Specifications
OEM number
7398881
Side
Left (driver side)
Position
Rear
Donor year
2016
Body style
Sedan
Fuel
Gas
Engine size
4.4 L
Transmission
Auto
Drivetrain
AWD
Suspension
Air
Trim
Xdrive m package
Donor mileage
87000
Paint code
A89 Imperial Blue Brilliant Effect
About this part
Also known as
Inner Door Handle
Interior Door Release
Inside Door Pull
Door Release Lever
Cabin Door Handle
Inner Door Latch Assembly
What this part does
The interior door handle provides the mechanical linkage required to unlatch the door from inside the passenger cabin. Positioned directly on the interior door panel, it operates by pulling a shielded Bowden cable that connects to the main electronic door latch actuator. On premium vehicles like the BMW 7 Series, this assembly often integrates seamlessly with the interior trim and may sit adjacent to ambient lighting components and memory seat switches. When this component fails, the internal return spring typically breaks, leaving the handle hanging loosely, or the plastic cable retainer snaps, making it impossible for passengers to open the door from the inside.
Fits these vehicles
| Make | Model | Years | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | 740i | 2016-2019 | 3.0L |
| BMW | 740i xDrive | 2017-2019 | 3.0L |
| BMW | 745e xDrive | 2019 | 3.0L Plug-in Hybrid |
| BMW | 750i | 2016-2019 | 4.4L |
| BMW | 750i xDrive | 2016-2019 | 4.4L |
| BMW | M760i xDrive | 2017-2019 | 6.6L |
| BMW | Alpina B7 | 2017-2019 | 4.4L |
OEM and interchange numbers
7398881
51417398881
51-41-7-398-881
Before you order
This specific handle assembly is engineered exclusively for the left rear (driver-side rear) door panel. Front and rear handles utilize different mounting points and cable geometries, meaning they cannot be swapped. Before installing, closely inspect the metal hook on your existing door latch Bowden cable; if the cable is stretched, frayed, or binding inside its sleeve, a new handle will not restore proper function and the cable must be replaced simultaneously. Additionally, verify that the metallic finish and any surrounding trim match your existing interior, as the 7 Series was optioned with several different interior trim packages.
