2006 BMW 750LI Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2006 BMW 750LI, 37% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 86,617 miles. The words owners use most often: “transmission fault” (23% of reports).
- 80power train complaints
- 86,617median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Transmission fault: mentioned in 18 of 80 complaints (23%)
- Rear ended: mentioned in 6 of 80 complaints (8%)
- Shifted neutral: mentioned in 5 of 80 complaints (6%)
- Feels like: mentioned in 5 of 80 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 70 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 80 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
BMW 750LI power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 750LI | 1 | 50% | 126,000 |
| 2012 750LI | 6 | 25% | 51,637 |
| 2011 750LI | 8 | 32% | 60,000 |
| 2010 750LI | 5 | 17% | 61,500 |
| 2009 750LI | 2 | 20% | 111,155 |
| 2008 750LI | 20 | 31% | 82,000 |
| 2007 750LI | 16 | 21% | 75,000 |
| 2006 750LI | 80 | 37% | 86,617 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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].
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 BMW 750LIs have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 80 owner complaints about power train for the 2006 BMW 750LI (37% of the 216 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 BMW 750LI power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 86,617 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2006 BMW 750LI?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission fault”, in 18 of 80 complaints, followed by “rear ended” (6).
See all 2006 BMW 750LI problems or power train problems across all 750LI years.