2006 Bmw 750I: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
57 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
96,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 46 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 20 of 57 complaints (35.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 21 | 36.8% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 7.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 5.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 3.5% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 3.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 20 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 |
Power Train: 20; Air Bags: 14; Engine: 5; Electrical System: 4; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 4; Seat Belts: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 11 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 11 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 17 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 11; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 17; 150,000 and above: 4
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (17). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2011: 1; 2012: 4; 2013: 10; 2014: 10; 2015: 8; 2016: 11; 2017: 7; 2018: 3; 2019: 2; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 21 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10439272 · 2011-12-10 (December 10, 2011)
HAVE A 2006 BMW 750I AND WAS OUT RUNNING ERRANDS. I STOPPED AT THE DRY CLEANERS TO GET MY CLOTHING. I ONLY TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES WHILE I WENT INSIDE THE DRY CLEANERS. I PAID FOR MY ITEMS AND WENT TO RESTART THE ENGINE BUT WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE NO MOVEMENT HAPPENED. I SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN COMPLETELY AND RESTARTED IT. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN R FOR REVERSE AND IT SWITCHED BACK TO P FOR PARK. THE VEHICLE AGAIN WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED AND IT DID THE SAME THING NOTHING. I CALLED MY SPOUSE AND HE WAS ABLE TO PUT TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 70,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10439272 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10454598 · 2012-04-09 (April 9, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THE ENGINE WOULD IDLE FOR LONGER THAN ONE MINUTE, A LARGE CLOUD OF SMOKE WOULD EMIT FROM THE EXHAUST PIPES AS THE CONTACT ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10454598 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10459559 · 2012-05-24 (May 24, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 42,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10459559 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10483646 · 2012-11-07 (November 7, 2012)
I WANT TO START BY SAYING, I HAVE OWNED 7 SERIES SINCE 1991, MY FIRST PURCHASE WAS THE 735I, 745 AND NOW THE 750I. THE 750I IS BY FAR A MUCH BETTER DRIVING MACHINE, HOWEVER WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH IT, I WISH I WOULD HAVE KEPT MY 745I!!! IT'S BEEN ONE PROBLEM AFTER ANOTHER! NOW, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR ROLLING FORWARD OR BACKWARDS WHILE PARK!! IF YOU HIT THE START/STOP BUTTON IT WOULD GO INTO PARK (THE INDICATED "P" LIGHTS UP) BUT THEN THE CAR ROLLS FORWARD DEPENDING ON IF YOU ARE PARK ON A INCLINE/DECLINE. SINCE THAT START…
Owner-reported narrative. 162,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10483646 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10487843 · 2012-12-10 (December 10, 2012)
SRS SYSTEM FAILURE LIGHT ON DASH INDICATING THAT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT FAILURE WHICH WILL PREVENT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM FROM DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 66,728 miles reported. Look up ODI 10487843 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10490721 · 2013-01-02 (January 2, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE, THE TRANSMISSION FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED TO THE SHOULDER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT DOWN THEN RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 135,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 135,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10490721 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10491822 · 2013-01-08 (January 8, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A STRANGE BANG COULD BE FELT IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON EACH OCCASION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT …
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10491822 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10492114 · 2013-01-10 (January 10, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A MESSAGE ALSO DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATING THAT THE FAILURE WAS WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT MAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE PASSENGER'S SEAT MAT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION FOR THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE07045 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL …
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10492114 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
12V502000 · Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Reported: 2012-10-17 (October 17, 2012)
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 time interval, the system may shift the transmission to Neutral rather than Park. If using the electronic key (Comfort Access mode), there would be no protection from the ignition interlock that prevents key removal if the vehicle is not in Park.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗12V504000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Reported: 2012-10-17 (October 17, 2012)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗13V564000 · Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Reported: 2013-11-12 (November 12, 2013)
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 mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Consequence: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: 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. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V328000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Reported: 2017-05-18 (May 18, 2017)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗