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BMW 760IModel year report

2006 BMW 760I Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
80,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 6.0L 12-cyl RWD · 13 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 BMW 760I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW 760I. The part named most often is fuel system, with 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and brakes (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 80,000 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 22 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the occupant classification filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “Hard to start, cranks for a while till it builds up pressure then starts. Idles rough and sometimes dies when sitting at stop light, and sputtering power at time when taking off, also when it stalls while driving it is a total loss of power for steering and other controls, very dangerous when it happens. I understand this is a fuel pump problem. Car has 2 fuel pumps. Very very costly repair at the dealer. Dealer should replace at their cost.”

NHTSA complaint #10811856, filed 2015-12, 65,000 miles

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2006 Bmw 760I. The contact stated that the seat sensor mat and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The dealer stated that the driver side sensor mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 105,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10629226, filed 2014-08, 105,000 miles

Brakes: “As a consumer and also reading about other consumers having issues with the high pressure fuel pumps, the oem part which Bmw is charging to fix this problem is over $6,000. The parts are only for the 2006 760I and they seems to be going out on a lot of people. Some consumers were lucky to have it go out during their warranty but some have to deal with this type of expense after wards. If this part seems to go out on a lot of 760I models in Bmw there should be a recall out their to fix them. …”

NHTSA complaint #10824325, filed 2016-02, 84,400 miles

Electrical system: “Vehicle would shift to neutral on its on then shut off in the middle of traffic. It was also rough idling, loss of power, and extended ignition start.”

NHTSA complaint #10567466, filed 2014-03, 70,110 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 70,149 and 84,400 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5043%50–7529%75–10029%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 80,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2014520152016
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 760I 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
760i RWD6.0L 12-cyl6-speed automatic132116$5,150

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 760I → · 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 760I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2023111,95010—21—Too new
2006880,0004—16—Not enough data

All BMW 760I model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 BMW 760I have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2006 BMW 760I as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 BMW 760I is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 5 complaints (63% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2006 BMW 760I 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 760I get?

The EPA rates the 2006 BMW 760I (760i, 6.0L 12-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 13 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 BMW 760I reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 80,000 miles and the middle half falls between 70,149 and 84,400 miles; 0% 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.