MYRModel Year Report

2006 BMW 7 Series

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2006 BMW 7 Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:38:43.340Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
29

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 28 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2006: 29 complaints 2006 29 2007: 13 complaints 2008: 11 complaints
1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 28 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 29 complaints 2006 29 2007: 13 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008
1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 28 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 29 complaints 2006 29 2007: 13 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008

2006: 29 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19952
19961
19972
19980
19992
20002
20012
20024
20038
200428
20054
200629
200713
200811

Known problem areas

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

7 of 29 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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Oct 19TH 2012, 2006 BMW 750LI.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-20

Also filed under Electrical system and fuel/propulsion system

Tl*- the contact owns a 2006 BMW 750. The vehicle has a transmission that should automatically shift the vehicle to the park position when the start/stop button is depressed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-03-21

Air bags

7 of 29 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

Engine and engine cooling

5 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

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Problem with engine oil consumption; on April 2007 -mileage 8936 warning -low oil-ad 1.5Q. On 29 May 2007-warn low oil- ad 1.5Q oil.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-10-08

Service brakes

5 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine

3 of 29 total reports mention: engine.

INJURY
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Doors dont always latch and a person was thrown from car, have called dealer ship and they said no recall but my car is doing it and there is a recall for this problem , I need my car added to recall list…

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-24

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-09-13Suspension06V277000 On certain passenger vehicles, the lower rubber mount of the rear shock absorbers may not have been manufactured to specifications and may not adhere correctly to its housing within the shock…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2006. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

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  2. I
    2007-09-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-01-04 BMW airbag light illumination
  3. I
    2008-01-04Engineering analysisClosed 2008-12-31 BMW airbag light illumination
  4. R
    2010-11-24Service brakes, hydraulic10V446000 BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-Series, 6-Series, and model year 2002-2008 7-Series vehicles. A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil.…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 24, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

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  5. I
    2011-08-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-04-23 Vehicle Rollaway
  6. I
    2012-04-10Engineering analysisClosed 2013-01-24 Vehicle Rollaway
  7. R
    2012-08-22Engine and engine cooling12E029000 This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year…

    Remedy: Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may…

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 BMW 7 Series — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V277000 · Suspension
  • Recall 10V446000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 12E029000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 BMW 7 Series reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW 7 Series?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 BMW 7 Series have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.