repaired · 2019 Q2
Doors: latch
Risk. The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door.
2006 BMW 750iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 57 owner complaints about the 2006 BMW 750i, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-328 the manufacturer reports only 32% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 24, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 BMW 750i has problems
57 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Power train
14Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
7Latches/locks/linkages
5Structure
5Engine
4Seat belts
4Electrical system
3Service brakes
2Seats
86 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 20 | 0 |
| Air bags | 14 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 8 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2006 BMW 750i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Sensor: 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.
no report yet
Ignition: switch
Risk. If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway.
no report yet
Doors: latch
Risk. The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
98kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 power train complaints. 55% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles11under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other 750i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 750i median. How we score
'90'91'92'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 BMW 750i, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle RollawayLed to recall 12V-502
In owners' words
What 750i owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* 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…
TL* 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…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE ENGINE WOULD REV AND THE TRANSMISSION FAULT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVE; HOWEVER,…
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