Is it possible to call 911 via the button in my BMW? (not roadside assistance)

BavarianPretzel · 06-30-2025, 06:45 AM

Is it possible to call 911 via the button in my BMW? (not roadside assistance)

(911 as in the nearest local 911 center or police/fire dispatch)

Isn’t there a law that requires ALL cellular devices to be able to reach 911 no matter what?

visionaut · 06-30-2025, 04:10 PM

Good explanation:

https://carsupercare.com/bmw-emergency-call/

Burrcold · 06-30-2025, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by visionaut

Good explanation:

https://carsupercare.com/bmw-emergency-call/

That doesn't answer his question at all.

coop75 · 07-01-2025, 03:09 AM

Probably easier to just have 911 as a contact on your mobile and call it when you need. If mobile is connected to the car you should be able to call from the car menu.

No one · 07-01-2025, 04:16 AM

It is (should be

). But indirectly: just as the article referenced says, the operator is supposed to connect with the "official" emergency services like the police if necessary (if you just ask as well

).

And by the way, it should be the safest

just to call and find out if they are available (of course they are when you don't need them

) and what they can do for you. Stay in touch!

But not too intrusively: hampering the service is no good (see the article again).

Another note.

The button (I don't have it

) should be properly packed. A sign "Open the cover and press the button in case of emergency." and a note "In case of EMERGENCY, you fool! Not now!!!" underneath the cap (if you open it out of curiosity).

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visionaut Major 1570 Rep 1,086 Posts Drives: 2016 435iX GC & 1976 2002 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Mile High City, CO iTrader: (0)	Good explanation: https://carsupercare.com/bmw-emergency-call/
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coop75 New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: BMW 320i E46 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Stockholm iTrader: (0)	Probably easier to just have 911 as a contact on your mobile and call it when you need. If mobile is connected to the car you should be able to call from the car menu.
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No one Lieutenant Colonel 1203 Rep 1,574 Posts Drives: F21 118i Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Undisclosed iTrader: (0)	It is (should be ). But indirectly: just as the article referenced says, the operator is supposed to connect with the "official" emergency services like the police if necessary (if you just ask as well ). And by the way, it should be the safest just to call and find out if they are available (of course they are when you don't need them ) and what they can do for you. Stay in touch! But not too intrusively: hampering the service is no good (see the article again). Another note. The button (I don't have it ) should be properly packed. A sign "Open the cover and press the button in case of emergency." and a note "In case of EMERGENCY, you fool! Not now!!!" underneath the cap (if you open it out of curiosity). Last edited by No one; 07-01-2025 at 04:47 AM..
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