2006 BMW 750LI Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 BMW 750LI, 3% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“There is an open recall for this vehicle regarding suspension problems which my vehicle does not fall under due to VIN specifications my vehicle has experienced the same problems. Bmw refuses to acknowledge recall for rear suspension problems. My vehicle has been inoperable for over 5 months due to the defect. I need immediate help.”
NHTSA complaint #10462004, filed 2012-06, 90,000 miles“My 2006 Bmw 750LI was parked in my drive on friday 7/5/2019 around 11:00 p.m. And remained there. On sunday morning 7/7/2019 around 8:45 a.m. My car alarm sounded and when I look outside my car was on fire. The blaze from the firs not only burned up my Bmw but also my damaged my SUV and damaged my other car. The car was parked for over 36 hours before the fire began.”
NHTSA complaint #11230439, filed 2019-07“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 750LI. The contact stated that the rear end of the vehicle dropped so far downward that it could no longer be driven. The contact found a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 06v277000 (suspension: rear shock absorber), but was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10446956, filed 2012-02, 90,000 miles“The contact stated the vehicle was inspected, by the service dealer, after a blowout on the driver side. The dealer determined the passenger strut was bent and needed to be replaced. The dealer further determined the strut damage may have been caused by a road hazard, however the vehicle never hit any object in the roadway.”
NHTSA complaint #10156081, filed 2006-04, 4,068 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 750LI. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that it was sitting very low. A few hours later, the contact noticed that the vehicle was again raised to its normal position. The contact also stated that the vehicle was equipped with an air suspension system. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 06v277000 (suspension:rear:shock absorber). …”
NHTSA complaint #10428443, filed 2011-10, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10218398Jul 1, 2022Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's front and rear air…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 750LI
80 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
34 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology