2006 BMW 7 Series Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 17%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,286miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 BMW 7 Series, 17% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,286 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“On nov 29, 2010 I took my car into the dealership for standard maintenance as well as to investigate leaks that were occurring. The dealership notified me that there was a recall that they needed to performance maintenance on as well related to the brakes. Leaks were repaired, recall work (brake line and vacuum pipe) completed. On mar 3, 2011 all power assist to my brakes failed while backing up and nearly collided with another vehicle. When I took this to the dealership they told me that it would be $1,000 to replace the master cylinder and brake booster. …”
NHTSA complaint #10386447, filed 2011-03, 71,759 miles“Brakes have no power almost had accident recall #10v446000 was in freeway all sudden lost brakes look on line this what I found call manufacture dealer they denied service”
NHTSA complaint #11123481, filed 2018-08, 106,781 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 750li. The contact stated that while braking at any speed, the vehicle would jerk and experience an increased stopping distance. The failure recurred whenever the brakes were applied. The manufacturer was notified, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 107,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10413350, filed 2011-07, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 750. The contact stated that she placed both feet on the brake pedal in order to bring the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the diagnostic test located the failure as the brake assist system and the vehicle would not pass state inspection, because of the brake failure. The dealer was contacted and stated that recall 10v446000 service brakes hydraulic power assist vacuum remedy wasn't available; therefore, they couldn't repair the vehicle. The vehicle wasn't repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 95,826.”
NHTSA complaint #10363889, filed 2010-11, 95,286 milesRelated recalls
- 10V446000Oct 1, 2010Bmw 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…Covers: BMW 7 Series 2002–2008, 5 Series 2004–2010, 6 Series 2004–2010
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 7 Series
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 7 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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