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BMW 750IModel year report

2006 BMW 750I Problems

Complaints
57filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
96,500miles, 46 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 4.8L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 BMW 750I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of this 2006 BMW 750i most often describe doors that fail to latch, close, or stay shut, and airbag or restraint warning lights, sometimes tied to recall repairs that were delayed. The other large group is transmission behavior, including gears that change or slip into park, neutral, or drive on their own and transmission fault lights that come with a loss of acceleration. Listed mileages in the door and transmission reports mostly fall between about 50,000 and 160,000 miles, and crash reports also describe airbags that did not deploy.

  1. Latches, locks and linkages

    Doors fail to latch, close, or stay shut

    • 16 complaints (28%)
    • median 105,500 mi at 8.9 yrs old (10 state mileage)
    • filed 2012–2025

    Owners describe doors that look latched but open while driving, or that will not latch or close at all, including reports of all four doors failing to close. Some owners say they had to tie a door shut with rope or string to keep driving. According to the complaints, dealers or mechanics diagnosed latch or actuator parts for replacement, and in some cases a recall repair did not fix the door or could not be carried out. Stated mileages run from about 54,000 to 120,000 miles, and some owners describe a door opening while the car was moving.

    Recall 17V328000Recall 12V504000

    What to check: Check that all four doors latch and stay closed from both inside and outside, and ask whether the door latch recall campaigns listed for this model year have been completed. Ask for records of any door latch, actuator, or sensor replacement before buying.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Passenger side door opens on its on as stated in recall threatening the safety nad life of my passenger my air bag warning lights are constantly displayed. My air bag system is now compromised and this is another Bmw recall on vehicles in this years make and model. But vehicle is exhibiting all of these defects/problems but I am excluded. Id like to know the legality of my exclusion before I go further with any legal action when I attempted to move my vehicle initially the first instance of occurrence caught my attention concerning the door. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10809810, filed 2015-12, 69,242 miles

    “Continuation of affected parts: latches/locks/linkages and parking brake, your site states recalls for 2006 Bmw 750I, but Bmw said there is no recalls for my VIN. I have been having multiple safety issues with this vehicle. I have been having problems with the latches/locks on all four doors, they repeatedly go lock and unlock. I was driving down the street with my 3 year old grandchild and his door came open. The car also accelerates and shuts down almost like is going to stop. Parking brake light will not go off and it makes a grinding noise. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10563719, filed 2014-02, 90,735 miles
  2. Transmission and drivetrain

    Gears change or park and neutral engage on their own

    • 14 complaints (25%)
    • median 98,555 mi at 8.9 yrs old (13 state mileage)
    • filed 2012–2018

    Owners describe a transmission that changes gear, slips, or shifts into park or neutral while the car is moving, sometimes with the gear display showing N or P. Some describe the car rolling in park, a shift lever that jumps back to park, or reverse that does not engage. Complaints also describe a shift-by-wire system that can shift to neutral instead of park when the start/stop button is pressed repeatedly. According to the complaints, dealers sometimes could not find the fault, and some owners say the car was not repaired. Stated mileages run from about 48,000 to 162,000 miles, and some of these shifts were reported while driving at speed.

    Recall 12V502000

    What to check: On a test drive, shift through every position including reverse, and check that the selector stays where it is set and the car holds park on a slope. Ask whether the shift-by-wire recall has been completed, and request any transmission or control module repair records.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I entered and started vehicle as I have done many times before. Put lever in reverse and it jumps back to park; put it in drive, it jumps back to park. Tried several times and same situation as described. Vehicle displays control module and transmission fault.”

    NHTSA complaint #10556196, filed 2013-12, 108,000 miles

    “While driving about 20 miles per hour approaching a stop, the car shifted into neutral and on the dash indicated the gear is now n , then steering wheel locked and I could not turn to pull off the road. This was dangerous as I was in the middle of the road. After turning off the car, turning it back on, the problem disappears. If this fault happens on a highway, it can cause a fatal accident if the steering wheel locks and gear shifts to neutral. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10936382, filed 2016-12, 150,000 miles
  3. Air bags

    Airbag warning lights and recall repair delays

    • 14 complaints (25%)
    • median 73,000 mi at 8.8 yrs old (11 state mileage)
    • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2012–2017

    Owners describe airbag, SRS, or restraint warning lights that come on at startup or while driving, often with a message about a passenger seat mat, seat tensioner, or occupant sensor. Recall-related complaints describe a part that was unavailable, a repair the dealer would not perform, or an owner who paid for the work out of pocket. Some warnings appeared as soon as the car was started, and some owners were told the restraint system needed replacement. Stated mileages run from about 42,000 to 100,000 miles, and some warnings appeared right after startup rather than while driving.

    Recall 13V564000

    What to check: Check for stored airbag or restraint codes with a scan tool, and confirm that the passenger seat mat and occupant sensor recall work has been carried out. Ask the seller whether any recall repair was delayed or refused because a part was unavailable.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I started getting an error on my I-drive about a month ago stating that there was a problem with my air bag/restraint system and found the recall notice on the NHTSA website. I called my local dealer and made an appointment to get it repaired under warranty. I was told that Bmw currently does not have a recall for this issue, and was forced to pay using my extended warranty. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10604288, filed 2014-06, 52,600 miles

    “I just purchased a 2006 Bmw 750I. Beautiful car. I saw that it had a recall. So I took it to the Bmw dealership in charlotte nc northlake to get it checked out because I just bought the vehicle. I told them about the recall and they said they would check it. It's the year 2016 and they tell me that the recall was for 10 years and that they wouldnt repair the problem. My car is 10 years old and I dont understand why they wont repair it. And its a very serious problem for me and my family. The airbag is a very serious recall. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10907038, filed 2016-09
  4. Transmission and drivetrain

    Transmission fault light, no acceleration, or failure

    • 26 complaints (46%)
    • median 107,000 mi at 8.7 yrs old (25 state mileage)
    • filed 2011–2018

    Owners describe a transmission fault light that comes on with a sudden loss of acceleration, a car that does not respond to the pedal, or a car that will not go into gear. Some describe stalling at low speed, violent shaking or jerking, and loud bangs, and in some cases the transmission was replaced or reprogrammed. According to the complaints, some dealers could not replicate the fault during inspection, and the manufacturer was often not contacted or gave no help. Stated mileages run from about 50,000 to 138,000 miles, and some failures are described at low speed, including while parking.

    What to check: Check for transmission or drivetrain fault codes with a scan tool, and test acceleration, shifting, and the fault light on a test drive. Ask for transmission repair or reprogramming records, since complaints describe repeated visits without a lasting fix.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “After slowly making a turn and applying the accelerator the car jerked and made a loud sound I thought I had been hit from behind nothing else happened . It still does this at least once or twice a month an independent mechanic don't seem to be to concerned but I am. The car also revs up very fast sometimes without me trying to when I accelerate I have to apply breaks to stop it very scary.”

    NHTSA complaint #10714287, filed 2015-05, 87,000 miles

    “The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 750. The contact stated the vehicle would not shift into gear and the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be reprogrammed. The manufacturer was not notified of the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.”

    NHTSA complaint #10924937, filed 2016-11, 138,000 miles
  5. Brakes

    Parking brake warnings and brake booster failure

    Mentioned in 4 of 55 sampled complaints

    Owners describe a parking brake light or parking brake actuator warning that stays on or flashes, and a parking brake that did not disengage. A complaint describes brakes that suddenly became hard to engage after a brake booster failure. Complaints say the warning returned after a dealer reported that the parking brake had been repaired. Stated mileages are about 91,000 and 155,000 miles, and the other reports give no mileage.

    What to check: Test the parking brake release and its warning light on a test drive, and check for brake booster or parking brake actuator fault codes. Ask whether any parking brake or booster repair records exist and whether any recall work has been done on the parking brake.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Brakes suddenly became very hard to engage. It took quite a bit of force to bring the car to a complete stop. A mechanic informed me that the brake booster system had failed and that Bmw had a recall for the system - 10v-466. I called Bmw warranty and informed them of the reason for my call as well as the VIN. They told me that there were no outstanding recall notices for my vehicle. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11123030, filed 2018-08, 155,000 miles

    “There was a recall a couple years ago regarding the parking brake actuator on my vehicle. The dealership in jacksonville, florida states they repaired it. However, I am still having the same issue now and the parking brake actuator sensor light is flashing on my dashboard. According to the description of what can happen if this is faulty and happen, I am scared for my life to drive the car.”

    NHTSA complaint #11181345, filed 2019-02

Buying note. Buyers should ask whether the door latch and airbag recall repairs have been completed, and whether the shift-by-wire recall was done, since complaints describe parts or repairs that were delayed. A pre-purchase inspection that checks warning lights, door latches, parking brake release, and transmission shifts through every gear can help show the car's current condition.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 55 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 57 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW 750I. 46 of the complaints include a mileage, and 7% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 96,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 22 technical service bulletins for this model year.

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: Seats (2), Steering (2), Electronic stability control (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “When I first bought the car I had problems with the air conditioner, since then my car has been in the shop almost monthly for problems with the engine and the transmission and steering. Bmw writes on the yellow sheet that they have you sign with what you tell them but when you go back the invoice that you are given is different that what you signed for. I recently learned that when I noticed that the invoice does not have the information that was written when I was in front of the service advisor. …”

NHTSA complaint #10503353, filed 2013-03, 13 miles

Air bags: “Warning message appears for driver restraint system failure for driver seat tensioner. Identical to passenger seat restraint warning that was recalled only difference is that it is for the drivers side.”

NHTSA complaint #10637796, filed 2014-09, 73,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: “The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 750I. While driving 30 MPH, the front driver side door unlatched and failed to close. As a result, the contact closed the door and was required to drive with one hand. The contact used a rope to tie the door. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the door latch needed to be replaced. The failure recurred and the contact used a crow bar to close the door while driving. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10765057, filed 2015-09, 107,000 miles

Engine: “I took my car to the Bmw dealership in 2012 because I noticed oil in my garage. I was told there was no oil leak and nothing was wrong. I reported in 2013 that the 'add oil' indicator was coming on less than 2,000 miles after an oil change and was told there was nothing found that need servicing. In 2014 I took my car back because my oil indicator stated I needed to add oil and I was told I had an oil gasket issue that would cost $11,000 to correct. I took my car to the dealership 3 times while it was under warranty and was never told of any problem until after the warranty expired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10863844, filed 2016-05, 114,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

7% of the 46 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 69,242 and 118,000 miles.

2%0–100%10–254%25–5024%50–7524%75–10037%100–1509%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (46 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 96,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2012201420161120182025
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2006 BMW 750I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
750i RWD4.8L 8-cyl6-speed automatic152318$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 BMW 750I → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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. 22 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 22 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 750I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016868,8000—20—Not enough data
2013748,0001—19—Not enough data
2012940,4251—17—Not enough data
2011689,0001—17—Not enough data
20101093,0001—17—Not enough data
2009768,6001—17—Not enough data
20081798,5002—18—Stable
20073474,5004—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20065796,5004—18Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All BMW 750I model years

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW 750I?

Owners of this 2006 BMW 750i most often describe doors that fail to latch, close, or stay shut, and airbag or restraint warning lights, sometimes tied to recall repairs that were delayed. The issues reported most often: Doors fail to latch, close, or stay shut; Gears change or park and neutral engage on their own; Airbag warning lights and recall repair delays.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 BMW 750I have?

NHTSA recorded 57 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW 750I as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 BMW 750I is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 20 complaints (35% of the total), followed by air bags with 14.

Has the 2006 BMW 750I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 BMW 750I get?

The EPA rates the 2006 BMW 750I (750i, 4.8L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 BMW 750I reported?

Among the 46 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 96,500 miles and the middle half falls between 69,242 and 118,000 miles; 7% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.