2006 BMW 750LI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 750LI years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 BMW 750LI. That is the most of any 750LI model year in the database (15 years). The most reported problem area is power train (80 complaints, 37%), typically at around 86,617 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 216owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 BMW 750LI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 80 | 37% | 86,617 | “transmission fault” (23%) | — |
| Air Bags | 40 | 19% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 34 | 16% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 26 | 12% | 91,335 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 10% | 90,335 | — | — |
| Engine | 15 | 7% | 108,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 5% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 5% | 109,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 4% | 79,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 4% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 8 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 3% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 2% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2% | 105,185 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | 42,214 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | 70,120 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 BMW 750LI recalls (4)
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Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 [email protected].
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Problem: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Electrical system:ignition:switch; power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-Series vehicles, equipped with the Comfort Access option, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through July 24, 2008. The affected vehicles have an electronic key and an electronic connection between the gear shifter and the transmission (shift-by-wire) that automatically shifts the transmission to Park when the driver presses the Start/Stop button to shutdown the engine. If the driver presses the engine Start/Stop button 2 or 3 times within a short time interval, the system may shift the transmission to Neutral rather than Park. If using the electronic key (Comfort Access mode), there would be no protection from the ignition interlock that prevents key removal if the vehicle is not in Park.
Risk: If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway. Unattended rollaway incidents often result in a crash or cause injury to pedestrians attempting to stop or enter the vehicle or to other bystanders in the path of the vehicle.
Fix: BMW will notify owners beginning in November 2012. The remedy became available in March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007. Due to a software problem, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.
Risk: 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.
Fix: BMW will notify owners and dealers will update software. The recall began on December 12, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Vehicle Rollaway (EA12002) — opened Apr 10, 2012, closed Jan 24, 2013, led to recall 12V502000.
- Vehicle Rollaway (PE11025) — opened Aug 5, 2011, closed Apr 23, 2012.
- Bmw airbag light illumination (EA08001) — opened Jan 4, 2008, closed Dec 31, 2008, led to recall 08V384000.
- Bmw airbag light illumination (PE07045) — opened Sep 4, 2007, closed Jan 4, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750Li. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the message "Transmission Fault - Drive Moderate" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the contact was advised that the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter independently shifted into park. The contact also stated that water was entering the trunk of the vehicle. The contact stated that the battery had been replaced twice. The vehicle was…
In 2009, we bought this 2006 BMW 750Li as pre-owned and certified warranty from BMW of Tenafly, New Jersey. We have registration address maintained in New Jersey, and have not updated, even though we moved to Chicago, Illinois in summer of 2011. BMW issued 6 recalls for 7-series manufactured…
On Oct 29, 2012, BMW recalled its 7-Series luxury cars due to reports of transmission control problems. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported in the NHTSA campaign #12V502000 (power train and electric system) has caused at least 14 crashes and possibly 5 injuries, and in the…
The drivers side (soft close door) motor or components is malfunctioning and not closing. Itâs making a grinding noise.
Other BMW 750LI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 750LI | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 750LI | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 750LI | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 750LI | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 750LI | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 750LI | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 750LI | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 750LI | 24 | 1 |
| 2011 750LI | 25 | 1 |
| 2010 750LI | 30 | 1 |
| 2009 750LI | 10 | 1 |
| 2008 750LI | 65 | 2 |
| 2007 750LI | 77 | 4 |
| 2006 | 216 | 4 |
| 2005 750LI | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW 750LI?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 80 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 BMW 750LI?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 BMW 750LI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 750LI model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.