2006 BMW 750LI Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 10%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 BMW 750LI, 10% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Took my car in to be serviced and was informed of this leak in the vacuum pump and steering switch. Consequently, I seen there was a recall for 2006 bmws with a NHTSA campaign id number of 10v446000 with a recall date of 2012-10-01 for the vacuum pump. I called the dealership and they told me my car wasn't included.....but I believe it should be.”
NHTSA complaint #10487518, filed 2012-12, 67,970 miles“2 separate issues 1st, the vehicle when in park cannot switch to drive or reverse, it will only switch to neutral. Happen on countless occasions. Brought the vehicle to russell Bmw who told me I have to pay to replace the transmission. Recall 93562 is now posted on Bmw website detailing the same issue. Spoke to a rep who dismissed my vehicle complaint because the VIN # does not fall under the luxury package therefore not included in the recall. 2nd issue..the vehicle brakes when applied does not stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10499252, filed 2013-02, 122,000 miles“. While driving I came to a intersection I depressed the brake pedal but the brakes did not respond. I continually applied pressure to the brake pedal until the brakes responded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic replaced the front brakes and rotors. The mechanic found contamination in the brake booster and notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) the vehicle was towed to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10463342, filed 2012-06, 120,000 miles“On 1-25-2010 I was going to new port beach and traveling on fwy405n. About 5 minutes before the place of accident my car started swirling about 2' left and right and I was very worried. There was no sign on the dashboard because for any kind trouble to the car there is always some thing or other cautioning driver of steps to be taken. Also because I was about 10 minutes away from my destination so I continued to drive very cautiously. In about 5 minutes timecar started swirling very violently right and left and brakes and steering control was not working as I tried my best to control the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10304733, filed 2010-02, 50,000 miles“Abs is completely messed up car slides at every turn/move! If brakes are pressed a little to fast brakes block and doesn't stop the car! Which caused me to crash into another car!”
NHTSA complaint #11310647, filed 2020-02, 154,000 milesBrakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 750LI
80 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
34 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 BMW 750LI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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