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BMW 7 SeriesModel year report

2006 BMW 7 Series Problems

Complaints
29filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
77,547miles, 23 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 BMW 7 Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW 7 Series. The part named most often is air bags, with 7 complaints (24% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (7) and brakes (5). 23 of the complaints include a mileage, and 22% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 77,547 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 30 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Latches, locks and linkages (1), Other or unknown (1), Seat belts (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall the passenger air bags are not functioning it pop up on my cluster when I was starting up my vehicle from home. I recieved a recall letter from NHTSA when I took it to the Bmw dealer it wasnt on the system so they couldnt replace my air bags for the passanger side”

NHTSA complaint #10839734, filed 2016-03

Transmission and drivetrain: “I had been feeling some powerful her king when I begun to stop and accelerate a couple times.. And then one day it just stop going into gear period. .”

NHTSA complaint #10669904, filed 2015-01, 109,891 miles

Brakes: “While stopping, the brake pedal became extremely hard and went to the floor, just barely avoiding a catastrophe. This happened with no warning whatsoever, and this could have been a multiple death accident. I contacted Bmw of na and they informed me that my VIN number was not included in the recall. I clearly should be, because I know I am not the only one this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10893399, filed 2016-08, 66,000 miles

Engine cooling: “Bmw of nashville is telling me I need a new motor in my 2006 750i Bmw; the engine only has 59,000 miles on it. They say the engine block is bad. I am 9,000 miles out of warranty so they are saying is all on me. I have had all services required and not once was it brought to my attention that my engine was going bad and now it's gone from being good to needing another engine? Due to the mileage I have on the engine and I find this to be a defected engine and would ask for assistance in this matter.”

NHTSA complaint #10368664, filed 2010-12, 59,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

22% of the 23 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 59,000 and 95,286 miles.

4%0–109%10–259%25–5026%50–7526%75–10026%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (23 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 77,547 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2007201062012201520172019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 BMW 7 Series → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 30 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 30 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 7 Series

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2009967,5002———Not enough data
20081186,5001———Not enough data
200713109,3201———Not enough data
20062977,5472——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20042854,5004——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20038100,8582———Not enough data

All BMW 7 Series model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 BMW 7 Series have?

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW 7 Series as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 BMW 7 Series is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 7 complaints (24% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 7.

Has the 2006 BMW 7 Series been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 BMW 7 Series reported?

Among the 23 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 77,547 miles and the middle half falls between 59,000 and 95,286 miles; 22% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.