2006 BMW 750I
4 recalls, 77 complaints - 34 TSBs
17V328000 May 18, 2017
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
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 ope... Read more
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 [email protected].
13V564000 Nov 12, 2013
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Defect Description
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 yea... Read more
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. Additi... Read more
12V504000 Oct 17, 2012
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
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... Read more
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 [email protected].
12V502000 Oct 17, 2012
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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) t... Read more
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 veh... Read more
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 [email protected].
Complaint Statistics
77 total complaints
2 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 20 |
| AIR BAGS | 14 |
| ENGINE | 6 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
ENGINE
Nov 24, 2025
Incident date: Jun 24, 2024
The contact's grandson owns a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after the vehicle was purchased from a private seller and driven 258 miles, while his grandson was merging off the exit ramp, the engine seized. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 24, 2025
Incident date: Jun 24, 2024
"STEERING ASSIST REDUCED. DRIVE WITH CARE" message, fan runs nonstop, even after the vehicle is off. Sounds like a plane taking off. This seems to be EXTREMELY common after doing my research. Please consider turning this into a recall!
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mar 5, 2019
Incident date: Feb 27, 2019
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 TH... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Feb 20, 2019
Incident date: Feb 20, 2019
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 DESCRI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 28, 2018
Incident date: Jul 16, 2018
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 WEL... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 26, 2018
Incident date: Jun 24, 2018
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... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 25, 2018
Incident date: Jun 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. WHILE REVERSING AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE PARKING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, BUT IT FAILED TO RESTART. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INADVERTENTLY INTO PARK ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 28, 2017
Incident date: Nov 28, 2017
TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW IL .... CONTACT STATED HE CONTACTED BMW NORTH AMERICA THREE DIFFERENT TIMES... DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED WHILE DRIVING... CONTACT PAID TO GET DOOR LATCH FIXED ...BMW STATED THEY WOULD REIMBURSE CONTACT FOR REPAIRS THAT WERE PAID FOR PREVIOUSLY. NO REMEDY AS OF YET FO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 30, 2017
Incident date: Oct 16, 2012
ROLLAWAY: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2008 7 SERIES EQUIPPED WITH THE COMFORT ACCESS OPTION AND MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 23, 2004 THROUGH JULY 24, 2008 HAVE AN ELECTRONIC KEY AND AN ELECTRONIC CONNECTION BETWEEN THE GEAR SHIFTER AND THE TRANSMISSION (SHIFT-BY-WIRE) THAT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS THE ... Read more
ENGINE
May 19, 2017
Incident date: May 2, 2017
THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE FAULT LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT ARE COMING ON AND THE CAR DOES NOT WANT TO SWITCH GEARS. ON SOME OCCASIONS PARK BECOMES NEUTRAL, ALSO IT HESITATES TO START. SOMETIMES THE ONLY GEAR THAT WILL WORK IS REVERSE. THE CAR WAS JUST STARTED, IN MOTION ON THE STREET AND HIGHWAY WHEN THESE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 15, 2017
Incident date: Mar 26, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE ENGINE WOULD REV AND THE TRANSMISSION FAULT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVE; HOWEVER, T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 28, 2017
Incident date: Feb 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 BMW 750I. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED A VEHICLE, LOST CONTROL, AND STRUCK THE BARRIER WALL FOUR TIMES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WAS ONE INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 27, 2017
Incident date: Feb 24, 2017
DOORS WILL NOT LATCH I SPOKE WITH DEALER HE WANTED ME TO SPEND$195 BEFORE HE WORKED ON MY CAR I EXPLAIN AFTER REACHING THE PROBLEM AND FOUND A RECALL ON ONE OF THE SENSOR S. STILL REFUSE TO REPAIR WITHOUT ME SPENDING $195.
AIR BAGS
Jan 6, 2017
Incident date: Jan 2, 2017
A WARNING MESSAGE IS INFORMING ME THAT THE (FAULT IN PASS-RESTRAINT SYSTEM AFFECTING AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER OR BELT FORCE LIMITER) NEEDS TO BE CHECK.
SEAT BELTS
Jan 6, 2017
Incident date: Jan 2, 2017
A WARNING MESSAGE IS INFORMING ME THAT THE (FAULT IN PASS-RESTRAINT SYSTEM AFFECTING AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER OR BELT FORCE LIMITER) NEEDS TO BE CHECK.
ENGINE
Dec 20, 2016
Incident date: Dec 19, 2016
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MILES PER HOUR APPROACHING A STOP, THE CAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND ON THE DASH INDICATED THE GEAR IS NOW "N", THEN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I COULD NOT TURN TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THIS WAS DANGEROUS AS I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. AFTER TURNING OFF THE CAR, TURNING IT BAC... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 20, 2016
Incident date: Dec 19, 2016
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MILES PER HOUR APPROACHING A STOP, THE CAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND ON THE DASH INDICATED THE GEAR IS NOW "N", THEN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I COULD NOT TURN TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THIS WAS DANGEROUS AS I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. AFTER TURNING OFF THE CAR, TURNING IT BAC... Read more
STEERING
Dec 20, 2016
Incident date: Dec 19, 2016
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MILES PER HOUR APPROACHING A STOP, THE CAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND ON THE DASH INDICATED THE GEAR IS NOW "N", THEN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I COULD NOT TURN TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THIS WAS DANGEROUS AS I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. AFTER TURNING OFF THE CAR, TURNING IT BAC... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 8, 2016
Incident date: Oct 3, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE VEHIC... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 6, 2016
Incident date: Nov 6, 2016
TRANSMISSION FAULT. DRIVE MODERATELY. CAR WON'T MOVE FORWARD WHEN SHIFTED TO DRIVE. GEAR WON'T ENGAGE.
AIR BAGS
Sep 15, 2016
Incident date: Sep 15, 2016
I JUST PURCHASED A 2006 BMW 750I. BEAUTIFUL CAR. I SAW THAT IT HAD A RECALL. SO I TOOK IT TO THE BMW DEALERSHIP IN CHARLOTTE NC NORTHLAKE TO GET IT CHECKED OUT BECAUSE I JUST BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. I TOLD THEM ABOUT THE RECALL AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD CHECK IT. IT'S THE YEAR 2016 AND THEY TELL ME THAT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 12, 2016
Incident date: Sep 11, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. WHILE PARKING IN THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILUR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 19, 2016
Incident date: Feb 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, WHICH INDICATED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT PROTECTION MAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 8, 2016
Incident date: Jun 4, 2016
PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT LATCH. THE PASSENGER DOOR OPENED ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY KID ALMOST FLEW OUT OF THE CAR. THE DOOR WILL NOT SHUT CLOSE & IT REMAINS OPEN. THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE LATCHING MECHANISM.
AIR BAGS
May 25, 2016
Incident date: May 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT NOT WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 9, 2016
Incident date: Jun 14, 2014
I TOOK MY CAR TO THE BMW DEALERSHIP IN 2012 BECAUSE I NOTICED OIL IN MY GARAGE. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO OIL LEAK AND NOTHING WAS WRONG. I REPORTED IN 2013 THAT THE 'ADD OIL' INDICATOR WAS COMING ON LESS THAN 2,000 MILES AFTER AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING FOUND THAT NEED SERVICING. ... Read more
ENGINE
May 9, 2016
Incident date: Jun 14, 2014
I TOOK MY CAR TO THE BMW DEALERSHIP IN 2012 BECAUSE I NOTICED OIL IN MY GARAGE. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO OIL LEAK AND NOTHING WAS WRONG. I REPORTED IN 2013 THAT THE 'ADD OIL' INDICATOR WAS COMING ON LESS THAN 2,000 MILES AFTER AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING FOUND THAT NEED SERVICING. ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 29, 2016
Incident date: Jan 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR ACTUATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAIL... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 29, 2016
Incident date: Feb 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF FIFTH GEAR INTO THIRD GEAR VIOLENTLY AND THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT PROPERLY INTO FIRST, SECOND, AND FOURTH GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN WITH CAUTION TO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 12, 2015
Incident date: Dec 1, 2015
PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENS ON ITS ON AS STATED IN RECALL THREATENING THE SAFETY NAD LIFE OF MY PASSENGER MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY DISPLAYED. MY AIR BAG SYSTEM IS NOW COMPROMISED AND THIS IS ANOTHER BMW RECALL ON VEHICLES IN THIS YEARS MAKE AND MODEL. BUT VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING ALL O... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 12, 2015
Incident date: Dec 1, 2015
PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENS ON ITS ON AS STATED IN RECALL THREATENING THE SAFETY NAD LIFE OF MY PASSENGER MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY DISPLAYED. MY AIR BAG SYSTEM IS NOW COMPROMISED AND THIS IS ANOTHER BMW RECALL ON VEHICLES IN THIS YEARS MAKE AND MODEL. BUT VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING ALL O... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 28, 2015
Incident date: Oct 26, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Sep 18, 2015
Incident date: Aug 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR UNLATCHED AND FAILED TO CLOSE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CLOSED THE DOOR AND WAS REQUIRED TO DRIVE WITH ONE HAND. THE CONTACT USED A ROPE TO TIE THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Aug 21, 2015
Incident date: Mar 10, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOORS FAILED TO CLOSE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V504000 (LATCHES, LOCKS LINKAGES). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 5, 2015
Incident date: Aug 21, 2014
THIS VEHICLE HAS BECOME A MONEY EATING ONE. THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH A JOLT. THE CAR WOULD MAKE A JUMPING FORWARD MOVEMENT SIMILAR TO BEEN HIT FROM THE BACK. I TOOK TO SEVERAL MECHANICS INCLUDING BMW DEALER AND MADE SERVER REPAIRS BASE ON RECOMMENDATIONS BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. EVENTUALLY, THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 4, 2015
Incident date: Sep 20, 2012
AFTER SLOWLY MAKING A TURN AND APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR JERKED AND MADE A LOUD SOUND I THOUGHT I HAD BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND NOTHING ELSE HAPPENED . IT STILL DOES THIS AT LEAST ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DON'T SEEM TO BE TO CONCERNED BUT I AM. THE CAR ALSO REVS UP VERY FAST... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 21, 2015
Incident date: Jan 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THE TRANSMISSION AND THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND AN INDEP... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 6, 2015
Incident date: Jul 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO OTHER GEARS INDEPENDENTLY. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE SEIZED AND SHIFTED INTO THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD AND MANUALLY SHIFT THE GEAR IN... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Dec 19, 2014
Incident date: Nov 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR INADVERTENTLY OPENED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DOOR APPEARED LATCHED BUT FAILED TO CLOSE PROPERLY. THE CONTACT USED A STRING TO TIE THE DOOR TO THE HINGES IN ORDER F... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Nov 22, 2014
Incident date: Oct 15, 2013
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT IS FAULTY AND IS AFFECTING SRS SYSTEM. *TR
AIR BAGS
Nov 22, 2014
Incident date: Oct 15, 2013
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT IS FAULTY AND IS AFFECTING SRS SYSTEM. *TR
SEATS
Nov 22, 2014
Incident date: Oct 15, 2013
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT IS FAULTY AND IS AFFECTING SRS SYSTEM. *TR
AIR BAGS
Sep 21, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
WARNING MESSAGE APPEARS FOR DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILURE FOR DRIVER SEAT TENSIONER. IDENTICAL TO PASSENGER SEAT RESTRAINT WARNING THAT WAS RECALLED ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THAT IT IS FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE. *TR
SEATS
Sep 21, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
WARNING MESSAGE APPEARS FOR DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILURE FOR DRIVER SEAT TENSIONER. IDENTICAL TO PASSENGER SEAT RESTRAINT WARNING THAT WAS RECALLED ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THAT IT IS FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE. *TR
SEAT BELTS
Sep 21, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
WARNING MESSAGE APPEARS FOR DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILURE FOR DRIVER SEAT TENSIONER. IDENTICAL TO PASSENGER SEAT RESTRAINT WARNING THAT WAS RECALLED ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THAT IT IS FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE. *TR
AIR BAGS
Sep 10, 2014
Incident date: Sep 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V564000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
AIR BAGS
Aug 11, 2014
Incident date: Jan 9, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.
Crash
AIR BAGS
Jun 18, 2014
Incident date: Jan 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V564000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
AIR BAGS
Jun 18, 2014
Incident date: May 2, 2014
I STARTED GETTING AN ERROR ON MY I-DRIVE ABOUT A MONTH AGO STATING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH MY AIR BAG/RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND FOUND THE RECALL NOTICE ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE. I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET IT REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. I WAS TOLD THAT BMW CURRENTLY DOES NOT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 9, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2013
I HAD MY CAR TO THE HUNTERDON BMW DEALERSHIP 8 TIMES FOR MY CAR REFUSING TO LEAVE NEUTRAL. THEIR FACTORY BMW ENGINEERS CHECKED THE CAR TWICE AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS, THE MECHANICS COULD NEVER FIND THE PROBLEM. THEY JUST KEPT REPROGRAMMING THE COMPUTERS TILL IT RAN. I FINALLY GAVE UP SINCE BMW REFUSED ... Read more
Showing 50 of 77 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2006 BMW 750I
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,300 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 BMW 750I
34 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 ho
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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: pre
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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: pre
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
B662419
Sep 1, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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 doc
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
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 doc
B611305
Oct 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 doc
B650709
Jun 1, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
B650709
May 1, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
B070314
Nov 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015.. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair
B650216
Feb 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Audio Test CD (ATC) from BMW. This CD has been discontinued.
B650216
Feb 1, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Audio Test CD (ATC) from BMW. This CD has been discontinued.
B070314
Feb 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair
B070314
Feb 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair
B070314
Feb 1, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair
B070314
Feb 1, 2016
010000 STEERING
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair
B070314
Oct 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated May 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not be
B070314
May 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify
070314
Feb 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated February 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit repo
120815
Jan 1, 2015
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
"SUBJECT N62TU: ISTA Service Function for DME ""RAM Backup"". The ISTA Service Function test plan should be performed to clear stored values in the DME RAM memory after repairs are completed, in the following situations: z VANOS or engine-r
120815
Jan 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"SUBJECT N62TU: ISTA Service Function for DME ""RAM Backup"". The ISTA Service Function test plan should be performed to clear stored values in the DME RAM memory after repairs are completed, in the following situations: z VANOS or engine-r
122609
Dec 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
N62TU: EDK Throttle Potentiometer Faults - Diagnostic. The "Service Engine Soon" and DSC/DTC warning lights are illuminated. Engine enters the power reduction ("fail-safe") mode. The following intermittent and "currently not present" EDK re
070314
Oct 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify
610314
Jul 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15?F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on
610314
Apr 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on t
610314
Apr 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on t
610314
Apr 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15F, customers may notice a check control message related to the battery that is displayed on t
630414
Jan 1, 2014
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes, even in daylight. The automatic driving light switching on/off
630210
Sep 1, 2013
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Check Control Message Displayed; Turn Signals Flash Fast.
611305
Oct 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"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 d
BMW 750I - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 750I across all model years (1990, 2020).
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Total Recalls
239
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
8
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BMW 750I - Year by Year
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