2006 BMW 750LI Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 80about this part
- Share
- 37%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,617miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 80 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 BMW 750LI, 37% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,617 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bmw is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-series vehicles, equipped with the comfort access option. I have checked my VIN # and my 2006 Bmw 750LI is not part of this recall, however, I have this exact problem in my car and have had the car start to roll on numerous occasions, after being placed in park. I must now use the parking brake on a regular basis.”
NHTSA complaint #11182334, filed 2019-02, 100,000 miles“I was driving on the freeway and coming down the ramp where I slowed down to go around ramp and when I got to the bottom of ramp I pressed on the gas pedal to pick up speed and I heard a whistling noise and that's when the transmission light came on and the car slowed down on its on as well as the transmission slipping.”
NHTSA complaint #10946564, filed 2017-01, 92,654 miles“Takata recall was driving my 750 li after about 15 minutes I stopped at a friend house to chat. Ten minutes later I was leaving walk to car crunck up put in gear and it jumped back to park I tried reverse it jump back to park so I cut off. So I sat there and after maybe 30-45 minutes started back up and it drove fine.”
NHTSA complaint #10861604, filed 2016-04, 72,000 miles“My car is not getting into gear. It stop at red lights and did not move when shifting to gear it automatically goes back to parking. Some time it looks its going to go but then it goes back to park again. After while it goes in neutral and I was able to push nearby parking area.now I am towing to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10840259, filed 2016-03, 113,000 miles“Transmission fails to switch gears and lags and bumps, when entering highway won't accelerate and almost was hit by oncoming highway traffic and could have caused a mega accident and possibly lost my life. I have read several hundred complaints online and Bmw has not taken any responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10680307, filed 2015-02, 102,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 BMW 750LI
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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology