CarRecallWatchThe 2006 BMW 750LI has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (81 reports).
2006 BMW 750LI 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 750LI problems
Problem areas named in the 216 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 81 |
| Air Bags | 42 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 34 |
| Structure | 26 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Engine | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Seats | 8 |
What owners report
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 contact declined. The vehicle was taken to Pep Boys, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 159,857.
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 mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
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 defects on electric and transmission in 2012 and 2013, and again in 2017. We missed all of the notices for these recalls. The vehicle was driven for less than 50,000 miles, from 2009 to 2019. The vehicle was inspected, and in good mechanical conditions, as well as body, since the vehicle has been garaged most of times. Since 2019, the vehicle has been in
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 involved 45,500 cars with model years from 2005 to 2008 that includes 2006 BMW 750LI. Our 2006 BMW 750LIâs VIN is WBAHN83586DT34592. Our purchase was from BMW of Tenafly, 301 County Road, Tenafly, NJ 07670 on 3/19/2009. Odometer reading at the time of the purchase is 45,450 miles. Sale price is $35,777.84. Our BMW 750LI was vocationally used, a
The drivers side (soft close door) motor or components is malfunctioning and not closing. Itâs making a grinding noise.
2006 BMW 750LI questions
Does the 2006 BMW 750LI have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2006 BMW 750LI: 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 750LI?
Based on 216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (81), Air Bags (42), Latches/Locks/Linkages (34).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 BMW 750LI 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.