CarRecallWatchThe 2006 BMW 750i has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (20 reports).
2006 BMW 750i recalls
Doors Can Appear Latched but Open While Driving
Certain BMW 7 Series vehicles from 2005 to 2008 equipped with both the Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options may have doors that look closed and latched but can actually open unexpectedly.
Most common 2006 BMW 750i problems
Problem areas named in the 57 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 20 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 7 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V328000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated that the passenger's side rear door had failed to function as intended and failed to open. Additionally, the handle on the driver's side rear door intermittently failed to function as intended and required to be hit to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to perform the recall repair because the door latch system on the vehicle was old. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V328000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOM BUSH BMW JACKSONVILLE (9875 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225) WHERE THEY STATED THAT THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. AFTER LEAVING THE DEALER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH AND CLOSE ALL THE WAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO HAVE THE DOOR LATCH REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
THERE WAS A RECALL A COUPLE YEARS AGO REGARDING THE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR ON MY VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA STATES THEY REPAIRED IT. HOWEVER, I AM STILL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE NOW AND THE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR SENSOR LIGHT IS FLASHING ON MY DASHBOARD. ACCORDING TO THE DESCRIPTION OF WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF THIS IS FAULTY AND HAPPEN, I AM SCARED FOR MY LIFE TO DRIVE THE CAR.
BRAKES SUDDENLY BECAME VERY HARD TO ENGAGE. IT TOOK QUITE A BIT OF FORCE TO BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP. A MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM HAD FAILED AND THAT BMW HAD A RECALL FOR THE SYSTEM - 10V-466. I CALLED BMW WARRANTY AND INFORMED THEM OF THE REASON FOR MY CALL AS WELL AS THE VIN. THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WERE NO OUTSTANDING RECALL NOTICES FOR MY VEHICLE. WHILE NO ONE COULD TELL ME WHEN, THE FACT THAT THERE WERE NO OUTSTANDING RECALL NOTICES ON THIS VEHICLE APPARENTLY INDICATING THAT THE CORRECTION ON THE CAR HAD BEEN MADE. AFTER A LENGTHY DEBATE ABOUT WHAT THIS MEANT AND WHY BMW SAID THEY HAD NO MORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ISSUE, I ASKED TO SPEAK TO A SUPER
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 MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
2006 BMW 750i questions
Does the 2006 BMW 750i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2006 BMW 750i: Doors Can Appear Latched but Open While Driving; Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm); Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW 750i?
Based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (20), Air Bags (15), Latches/Locks/Linkages (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 BMW 750i has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.