Menu

2006 BMW 760iProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2006 BMW 760i, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-328 the manufacturer reports only 32% of affected cars repaired.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 32%Owner complaints80 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage77kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 18, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 BMW 760i has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system40
Electrical system10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Power train10
Service brakes10
Air bags10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2006 BMW 760i 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.

32%repaired · 2019 Q2

Doors: latch

Recall 17V-328 · May 18, 2017 · 45,484 vehicles · 14,583 repaired

Risk. The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

45%repaired · 2015 Q3

Sensor: occupant classification

Recall 13V-564 · Nov 12, 2013 · 76,565 vehicles · 34,421 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Ignition: switch

Recall 12V-502 · Oct 17, 2012 · 45,500 vehicles

Risk. If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Doors: latch

Recall 12V-504 · Oct 17, 2012 · 7,485 vehicles

Risk. The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other 760i 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 760i median. How we score

'04'05'06'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 760i owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AS A CONSUMER AND ALSO READING ABOUT OTHER CONSUMERS HAVING ISSUES WITH THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS, THE OEM PART WHICH BMW IS CHARGING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM IS OVER $6,000. THE PARTS ARE ONLY FOR THE 2006 760I AND THEY SEEMS TO BE GOING OUT ON A LOT OF PEOPLE. SOME CONSUMERS WERE LUCKY TO HAVE IT…
Complaint 10824325 · Feb 4, 2016 · 84,400 miles
HARD TO START, CRANKS FOR A WHILE TILL IT BUILDS UP PRESSURE THEN STARTS. IDLES ROUGH AND SOMETIMES DIES WHEN SITTING AT STOP LIGHT, AND SPUTTERING POWER AT TIME WHEN TAKING OFF, ALSO WHEN IT STALLS WHILE DRIVING IT IS A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER FOR STEERING AND OTHER CONTROLS, VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT…
Complaint 10811856 · Dec 23, 2015 · 65,000 miles
BAD FUEL PUMPS. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE YOU CAN BE DRIVING AT ANY DRIVING SPEED AND THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF ON YOU WITH NO WARNING. *TR
Complaint 10653974 · Nov 10, 2014 · 103,300 miles

Own a 2006 760i?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.