2006 BMW 750LI Owner Complaints

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.

NHTSA ID

11708033

Incident

Feb 15, 2025

Mileage

159,857 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 mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

NHTSA ID

11542182

Incident

Aug 8, 2022

Mileage

180,000 mi

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 shops for repairs for electric and transmission and engine. It has been more than 3 years for our vehicle in the shops, and over $21,000 spent, there is no sign that the vehicle can be driven. Thus, we checked the online and found out the BMW recalls on this vehicle in 2012 and 2013. We called BMW Customer Relations & Services, multiple times. BMW denied the recalls. We checked with the attorneys, including the ones who filed class action suits against BMW with billion dollars win for the customers on BMW defects. All said BMW shall honor their recalls. Further, the recalls will never be expired. Now BMW has declined taking calls, responding email, and recently shifting the failing repair to a BMW dealer. What shall we do? We have sent letter to their legal department. A shop who tried to repair over 2 years reported to us that this 2006 BMW 750Li has a very bad reputation on electric and transmission. He said this is a common agreement among BMW dealers. Since BMW customer relations and services now shut us out, what department within BMW shall we go to. Shall we find an attorney for another class action suit, which occurred already? The consumer is requesting reimbursement of $21k for repairs made as well as payment made to purchase the vehicle.

NHTSA ID

11504344

Incident

Aug 20, 2019

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 750LI’s 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, and mostly garaged, from 2009-2011, in New Jersey; and completely garaged, from 2011-2014, in New Jersey. The vehicle was vocationally used, from 2014-2019, in Chicago. Since 2019, the vehicle has been repaired in shops for electric and transmission failures: 3 years by Bridgeport Transmission (930 W 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60608, Tel 312 842-1887, Richard, the owner), and now already 6 months with Field BMW Northfield (700 Frontage Road, Northfield, IL 60093, Tel: 847-441-5300 x 8396, Chris Goodrich, the service advisor). Except for the electric and transmission issues, our vehicle is in wonderful condition. The body looks new. The current odometer reading is 92,000 miles. Since 2019, we have spent $1,500 for battery (as it was first suspected of the issue) by Field BMW Northfield, $6,500 for electric and transmission by Bridgeport Transmission, $650 for programming by a BMW dealership, and $5,350 for DSC control unit, and multiple tows 4 x $350 = $1,400. Total expenditure is $15,400. Currently, Field BMW Northfield asks additional $8,700 for transmission, but does not guarantee the vehicle can be repaired.

NHTSA ID

11502144

Incident

Jul 10, 2019

The drivers side (soft close door) motor or components is malfunctioning and not closing. It’s making a grinding noise.

NHTSA ID

11485370

Incident

Sep 19, 2022

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 not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

NHTSA ID

11477374

Incident

Aug 3, 2022

Mileage

129,000 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 OF WHIPLASH.

NHTSA ID

11403628

Incident

Mar 17, 2021

Mileage

85,000 mi

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

NHTSA ID

11355444

Incident

Aug 19, 2020

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.

NHTSA ID

11355104

Incident

Sep 11, 2020

Mileage

125,370 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

NHTSA ID

11331231

Incident

May 5, 2020

Mileage

18,367 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WAS FIRM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXTRA EFFORT WAS NEEDED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY AN UNKNOWN SOURCE THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND VACUUM PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000.

NHTSA ID

11330592

Incident

Jun 20, 2020

Mileage

154,000 mi

ABS IS COMPLETELY MESSED UP CAR SLIDES AT EVERY TURN/MOVE! IF BRAKES ARE PRESSED A LITTLE TO FAST BRAKES BLOCK AND DOESN'T STOP THE CAR! WHICH CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER CAR!

NHTSA ID

11310647

Incident

Feb 18, 2020

Mileage

154,000 mi

FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR INTO THE VEHICLE CABIN, APPARENTLY EXTREMELY SIMILAR TO WHAT 5 AND 6 SERIES BMW'S WERE RECALLED FOR (BMW RECALL CAMPAIGN 16V-746)

NHTSA ID

11299149

Incident

Jul 1, 2019

Mileage

85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750LI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. HERRIN-GEAR BMW OF JACKSON (1685 HIGH ST, JACKSON, MS 39202, (601) 354-2269) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND INFORMED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT PROPERLY DIAGNOSED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DECLINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000. *BF *JS

NHTSA ID

11271612

Incident

Oct 28, 2019

Mileage

138,000 mi

CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AND CHANGES GEARS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN. HARD TIME RESTARTING ENGINE AFTER INCIDENTS. CAR DOES NOT START ENGINE BUT WILL POWER ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. CAR SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WHILE TURNING INTO A BUSY STREET LEAVING ME IN THE MIDDLE OF INCOMING TRAFFIC, PLACING MY FAMILY IN VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

NHTSA ID

11256967

Incident

Sep 20, 2019

Mileage

105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING ALL OVER THE ENGINE. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURES WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V502000 (POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V564000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.

NHTSA ID

11253289

Incident

Aug 15, 2019

Mileage

165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CAUSED BY THE DETECTION MAT SENSOR. GLOBAL IMPORTS BMW (500 INTERSTATE N PKWY, ATLANTA, GA 30339, (800) 294-1853) STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THE SAME AS THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

NHTSA ID

11234083

Incident

Jul 1, 2017

Mileage

105,000 mi

MY 2006 BMW 750LI WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVE ON FRIDAY 7/5/2019 AROUND 11:00 P.M. AND REMAINED THERE. ON SUNDAY MORNING 7/7/2019 AROUND 8:45 A.M. MY CAR ALARM SOUNDED AND WHEN I LOOK OUTSIDE MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE BLAZE FROM THE FIRS NOT ONLY BURNED UP MY BMW BUT ALSO MY DAMAGED MY SUV AND DAMAGED MY OTHER CAR. THE CAR WAS PARKED FOR OVER 36 HOURS BEFORE THE FIRE BEGAN.

NHTSA ID

11230439

Incident

Jul 7, 2019

HEADLIGHT WIREING DRY ROOT AND CAN CAUSE FIRE

NHTSA ID

11228768

Incident

Jul 1, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT MAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR BYPASS WAS FAULTY AND THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. DAYS LATER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE MAT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CLASSIC BMW (6800 DALLAS PKWY, PLANO, TX 75024, (214) 778-2600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE MAT SENSOR NEEDED TO REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO REPAIR FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 157,000.

NHTSA ID

11191554

Incident

Mar 12, 2019

Mileage

157,000 mi

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THE COMFORT ACCESS OPTION. I HAVE CHECKED MY VIN # AND MY 2006 BMW 750LI IS NOT PART OF THIS RECALL, HOWEVER, I HAVE THIS EXACT PROBLEM IN MY CAR AND HAVE HAD THE CAR START TO ROLL ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK. I MUST NOW USE THE PARKING BRAKE ON A REGULAR BASIS.

NHTSA ID

11182334

Incident

Jan 1, 2015

Mileage

100,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT IS NOT FUNCTIONING ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. THE PASSENGER SIDE MAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY RECALLED ON THIS VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS CONTINUOUSLY ON AND THE I DRIVE CAR DATA SHOWS PASSENGER MAT IS NOT WORKING. BUT THE DEALER SAYS THE DRIVER SIDE IS OUT SOMEHOW. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND THE MAT DISABLES THE AIRBAG WHEN THERE IS INSUFFICIENT WEIGHT APPLIED.

NHTSA ID

11170754

Incident

Dec 14, 2018

Mileage

127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE FROM THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE SAFELY DRIVEN DUE TO THE INTERMITTENT FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BMW OF GWINNETT PLACE (3264 COMMERCE AVE NW, DULUTH, GA 30096, 1-(678) 608-0800) WHO INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO MANUFACTURER RECALL CAMPAIGN TO PROVIDE A REPAIR AND THAT THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V502000 (POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.

NHTSA ID

11153752

Incident

Nov 26, 2018

Mileage

104,000 mi

2006 BMW 750LI. CONSUMER WRITES WITH REGARD TO RECALL ON DOOR LATCH THAT LED TO MALFUNCTION WITH KEY FOB. *AS *TR

NHTSA ID

11138690

Incident

Jun 14, 2018

RECALL - STICKING REAR DOOR HANDLES SOUTHPOINT BWM IN DURHAM NORTH CAROLINA REFUSES TO COVER THE REPAIR. SERVICE MANAGER STATES THE PROBLEM IS IN-RELATED TO THE RECALL.

NHTSA ID

11115590

Incident

Jun 1, 2018