2006 Bmw 750li problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (63) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (17) · Air Bags (17)
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185 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch 2017-05-18 · campaign 17V328000 · 45,484 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification 2013-11-12 · campaign 13V564000 · 76,565 vehicles
Defect: 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
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.
Electrical System:ignition:switch 2012-10-17 · campaign 12V502000 · 45,500 vehicles
Defect: 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
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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch 2012-10-17 · campaign 12V504000 · 7,485 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service bulletins (28)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-12-20 · B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine will crank but not start. there is no communication with the integrated fuel module (tfe) whendiagnosing with ista. the following two fault codes will be stored in the dme: 032b43 - low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low cda594 - message (- 0x33e) missing, rec
Equipment 2023-11-22 · B653423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customers may state that the alarm system (dwa) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. depending on the vehicleã¢ââs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. additionally, the red anti-theft alarm led in
Equipment:electrical 2022-09-01 · B662419 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
Suspension 2022-07-01 · SIB010522 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
component-specific limited warranty extension for the eligible vehicles, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's front and rear air suspension strut assemblies (item # 1 front and # 2 rear, shown) to: 8 years/80,000 miles, as determined by the vehicle'
Showing the 6 most recent of 28 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-12-31 · Power Train · 159,857 mi“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 would need to be kept over the weekend, but the conta…”
2023-09-01 · Structure · 180,000 mi“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 not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechani…”
2023-01-30 · Power Train“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 between 2005 and 2008. the recalls on manufacturer defect…”
2023-01-17 · Vehicle Speed Control“on oct 29, 2012, bmw recalled its 7-series luxury cars due to reports of transmission control problems. the national highway traffic safety administration reported in the nhtsa campaign #12v502000 (power train and electric system) has caused at least 14 crashes and possibly 5 injuries, and in the nhtsa campaign #13v564000 (air bags). the recall i…”
2022-09-19 · Unknown Or Other“the drivers side (soft close door) motor or components is malfunctioning and not closing. it’s making a grinding noise. …”
2022-08-03 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 129,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. additionally, there was oil leaking onto the ground and also onto the engine. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was n…”
2021-03-18 · Power Train · 85,000 mi“the transmission is very dangerous, when pressing on the accelerator it will rev the engine high, then jump into gear and lunge forward. if stopped at a light, it would definitely kill someone, and when stopping the vehicle, it feels like you are getting rear-ended. on this date, the transmission launching the vehicle forward almost caused a case …”
2020-09-16 · Power Train“the doors from inside don't open up when the car loses power you are locked inside also the engine smokes even when the gaskets and seals have been replaced.the car suspension in the rear is terrible also air bag light goes on and off even when the dealer ran diagnosis on the car car is parked…”
2020-09-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 125,370 mi“my vehicle has this white smoke coming out of the exhaust after it sits for like a few minutes. smoke does not come out when i'm driving only when i sit. so if i'm at a red light long enough it will smoke. this just start happening out of nowhere and after looking it up everybody who has these cars almost have the same issue.…”
2020-06-27 · Structure:body:door · 18,367 mi“car doors do not latch doors fly open , car has rolled out of park, brakes do not engage ruff stopping seat belt lights on all the time. problems with electrical seats. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.