MYRModel Year Report

2006 BMW 7 Series

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2006 BMW 7 Series
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:57:49.786Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 7 Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 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 2005 2006: 29 complaints 2006 2007: 13 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008
2006: 29 complaints
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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

5 of 29 total reports mention: power train.

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OCT 19TH 2012, 2006 BMW 750LI.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121020

AIR BAGS

5 of 29 total reports mention: air bags.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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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, 20081008

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 ASAP

NHTSA ODI report, 20190624

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.

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OCT 19TH 2012, 2006 BMW 750LI.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121020

BMW 750 LI 2006. I AM THE FIST OWNER OF THIS CAR. SICNE I GOT THIS CAR IT HAS GIVEN ME MUCH PROBLEM. I HAVE OWED THIS CAR FOR A YEAR, AND HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES. THE PROBLEMS WERE NOT SOLVED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070616

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060913 — suspension

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 ABSORBER

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.

Campaign 06V277000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070904 — PE (closed 20080104)

BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION

I 20080104 — EA (closed 20081231)

BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION

R 20101124 — service brakes, hydraulic

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. OVER

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.

Campaign 10V446000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20110805 — PE (closed 20120423)

Vehicle Rollaway

I 20120410 — EA (closed 20130124)

Vehicle Rollaway

R 20120822 — engine and engine cooling

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 2008-20

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 co

Campaign 12E029000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 BMW 7 Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V277000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V446000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12E029000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
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 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 BMW 7 Series have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.