2006 BMW 750LI

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2006 BMW 750LI
BUILT 2026-08-02

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 750LI Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 216 complaints 2006 2007: 77 complaints 2007 2008: 65 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 30 complaints 2011: 25 complaints 2011 2012: 24 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 2 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 0 complaints 2021: 2 complaints 2021
2006: 216 complaints
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YearComplaints
20050
2006216
200777
200865
200910
201030
201125
201224
20139
20146
20152
20161
20190
20200
20212

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 34%

34% of complaints: power train — 74 distinct reports on file.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251231

AIR BAGS 18%

18% of complaints: air bags — 39 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES BUT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140203

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 21 distinct reports on file.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 9%

9% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 20 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 15 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190709

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM EMITTED WHITE SMOKE WHILE AT A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140326

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20070904 — PE (closed 20080104)

BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION

I 20080104 — EA (closed 20081231)

BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION

I 20110805 — PE (closed 20120423)

Vehicle Rollaway

I 20120410 — EA (closed 20130124)

Vehicle Rollaway

R 20121212 — latches/locks/linkages

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 t

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.

Campaign 12V504000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130320 — electrical system, power train

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 electro

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.

Campaign 12V502000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140829 — air bags

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 w

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 repai

Campaign 13V564000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180208 — latches/locks/linkages

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.

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.

Campaign 17V328000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 BMW 750LI — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (74 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 12V504000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V502000 (electrical system, power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V564000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V328000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2006 BMW 750LI 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 750LI?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 BMW 750LI have?

4 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.