2006 BMW 7 Series Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 BMW 7 Series, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 7 SERIES. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door would open independently. The door would open while the vehicle was in motion or while sitting idle. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number:12v504000(latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) and contacted the manufacturer, but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 73,600.”
NHTSA complaint #10489341, filed 2012-12Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 7 Series
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
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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