KnownCarProblems2006 BMW 750i Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 BMW 750i, most often about the transmission (35% of complaints, typically around 98,500 miles). It is the most complained-about 750i model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2006 BMW 750i problems
Transmission
20 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 98,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750i. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shifted gears independently, made a loud noise, and shook. The dealer had not been contacted. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was awaiting a call back. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750i. While reversing at 5 MPH, the vehicle automatically shifted into neutral and the parking warning indicator illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle, but it failed to restart. On another occasion, while driving, the vehicle shifted inadvertently into park and then into neutral.…
Air bags
14 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Warning message appears for driver restraint system failure for driver seat tensioner. Identical to passenger seat restraint warning that was recalled only difference is that it is for the drivers side.
Passenger side door opens on its on as stated in recall threatening the safety nad life of my passenger my air bag warning lights are constantly displayed. My air bag system is now compromised and this is another BMW recall on vehicles in this years make and model. But vehicle is exhibiting all of these…
Engine
7 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that whenever the engine would idle for longer than one minute, a large cloud of smoke would emit from the exhaust pipes as the contact accelerated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The current mileage was 109,000 and the failure…
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750i. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage…
Doors and locks
7 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: doors.
Continuation of affected parts: latches/locks/linkages and parking brake, your site states recalls for 2006 BMW 750i, but BMW said there is no recalls for my VIN. I have been having multiple safety issues with this vehicle. I have been having problems with the latches/locks on all four doors, they repeatedly go lock…
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750i. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the front passenger side door inadvertently opened. The contact noticed that the door appeared latched but failed to close properly. The contact used a string to tie the door to the hinges in order for the door to close.…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750i. The contact stated that all four doors failed to close. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches, locks linkages). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
Passenger side door opens on its on as stated in recall threatening the safety nad life of my passenger my air bag warning lights are constantly displayed. My air bag system is now compromised and this is another BMW recall on vehicles in this years make and model. But vehicle is exhibiting all of these…
Seat belts
4 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750i. The contact noticed that the seat belt warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the restraint system needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 42,000.
Warning message appears for driver restraint system failure for driver seat tensioner. Identical to passenger seat restraint warning that was recalled only difference is that it is for the drivers side.
Electrical
4 complaints · 7%The vehicle has had a dead battery numerous times with dealership diagnosing rear trunk lock, then rear door hklmodule, then reencode vehicle,, battery replaced twice, was not retrofitted correctly, redone, continued to have dead battery requiring jump starting, submitted case #29008954 to replace vehicle, denied.…
Over the last 4-5 years, have had multiple transmission related issues. There have been 6/7 transmission oil leaks that had to be fixed and refixed. 2 guibo joints have been replaced over this time. Over the last year and half, the transmission failure light has come on 30+ times when stopped on the road. Upon…
Brakes
4 complaints · 7%Continuation of affected parts: latches/locks/linkages and parking brake, your site states recalls for 2006 BMW 750i, but BMW said there is no recalls for my VIN. I have been having multiple safety issues with this vehicle. I have been having problems with the latches/locks on all four doors, they repeatedly go lock…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 BMW 750i recalls
Doors and locks: latch
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].
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: occupant classification
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 customerrelations@bmwusa.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: switch
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].
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: latch
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].
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Vehicle rollaway
Summary
In a letter dated october 16, 2012, bmw of north america, llc (bmw) submitted a defect information report (dir), NHTSA recall no. 12v-502 to NHTSA identifying a safety defect involving the possibility of unattended vehicle rollaway in my 2005 through 2008 bmw 7-series (approximately 45,000) vehicles equipped with the comfort access option.the comfort access option allows the driver to start and stop the engine (by pressing the engine start / stop button) without inserting the key fob into the vehicles key slot in the instrument panel.subject vehicles not equipped with the comfort access option require the key fob be inserted the key slot to start the engine.upon removal of the key from the k
Questions about the 2006 BMW 750i
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW 750i?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (20 complaints, typically around 98,500 miles); air bags (14 complaints, typically around 73,000 miles); engine (7 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 BMW 750i have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 18, 2017 (doors and locks). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the BMW 750i?
- It is the most complained-about 750i model year since 2000, with 57 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other BMW 750i years
- 2006
- 2007