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 750liProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 216 owner complaints about the 2006 BMW 750li, 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 December 31, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 BMW 750li has problems
216 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
80Power train
40Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
34Latches/locks/linkages
26Structure2 crash/fire/injury
22Electrical system
15Engine
10Service brakes
10Service brakes, hydraulic
8Engine and engine cooling
4411 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 80 | 0 |
| Air bags | 40 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 34 | 0 |
| Structure | 26 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 0 |
| Engine | 15 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 10 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 44 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2006 BMW 750li 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?
86kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 70 power train complaints. 59% were reported before 100,000 miles.
3under 30k miles41under 100k miles29100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other 750li 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 750li median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 BMW 750li, and the recalls they led to.
- BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATIONLed to recall 08V-384
- Vehicle RollawayLed to recall 12V-502
- BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATIONNo recall
- Vehicle RollawayNo recall
In owners' words
What 750li owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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