2006 Bmw 760li problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Suspension (1) · Steering (1)
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 (20)
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.
Electrical System 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
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'
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: 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
Showing the 6 most recent of 20 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-01-24 · Power Train · 70,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 760li. while driving various speeds, the transmission warning error indicator illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to richmond bmw midlothian (12100 midlothian turnpike, midlothian, va 23113) where it was diagnosed that the transmission pan assembly and faulty fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. …”
2017-11-17 · Suspension · 100,000 mi“car stops on freeway, numerous problems with steering, power lock, shifting…”
2016-05-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 130,000 mi“hard to start, idles rough and sometimes dies when sitting at stop light. when taking off, it stalled while driving and lost total power for steering and other controls, very dangerous. we were lucky that we were not on the freeway. i know bmw has had problems with the high pressure fuel pumps. my car has 130000 miles and after spending over $4…”
2015-06-19 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 760li. while driving approximately 70 mph, the frontal passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. the contact had to stop on the side of the road and restart the vehicle for the indicator to dim. afterwards, the air bag light would illuminate every day. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the veh…”
2014-11-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 103,150 mi“fuel leak and rough idle. fuel rapidly leaks out of tank when re-fueling car. dmtl pump and hpfp (high pressure fuel pumps) need to be replaced. *tr…”
2013-04-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 135,000 mi“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 happens. bmw states it is the high pressure fuel pump…”
2011-09-14 · Steering · 40,702 mi“i am the owner of a 2006 bmw 760 li, purchased in late 2008 from a georgia dealership and shipped to honolulu. my wife is the primary and daily user of said vehicle. currently, i'm so afraid for my wife, passengers and myself when entering this vehicle due to it's unsafe and hazardous state. i don't know what to do or if i have a right to but, i'm …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.