2006 BMW 750LI Complaints and Recall Information
The 2006 BMW 750LI has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electronic systems involving the ignition switch, transmission control, and door latches. There are no complaints about performance or mechanical failures documented.
Six recalls affect systems such as the transmission, door latches, and occupant classification for airbags. The recalls mainly address electronic control defects and software problems that could create safety risks.
Recalls- Ignition switch and transmission. NHTSA recall 12V502000 involves approximately 45,500 vehicles. Certain 2005-2008 7-Series models with Comfort Access may shift to Neutral instead of Park if the Start/Stop button is pressed multiple times quickly. This creates a risk of vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied. BMW notified owners starting in November 2012 and provided repairs from March 2013.
- Automatic transmission control module. The same recall 12V502000 covers the transmission control modules, affecting 45,500 vehicles. The shift-by-wire feature may fail to engage Park properly, leading to possible rollaway and crashes. Repairs were offered by BMW after notification in late 2012.
- Door latch software issue. Recall 12V504000 covers about 7,485 vehicles from 2005 to 2007 equipped with Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic. Software faults may cause doors to appear closed while remaining unlatched, risking unexpected door opening and occupant ejection. BMW provided software updates starting December 2012.
- Passenger airbag occupant sensor. Recall 13V564000 affects 76,565 vehicles, including 2006 750Li models. A defect in the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may cause airbag deactivation if it cracks. BMW issued interim letters in 2014 and planned free repairs once parts were available, along with extended warranties for certain models.
- Door latch system update. Recall 17V328000 affects 45,484 vehicles from 2005-2008 with Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options. Doors may unlatch unexpectedly due to a fault in the latch system, risking door opening and injury. BMW notified owners and offered free dealer updates beginning in 2018.
Owners of the 2006 BMW 750LI dealing with repeated repairs related to recalls or unresolved safety defects may want to review their rights under their state’s lemon law for potential protection.
2006 BMW 750LI Summary
2006
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
175034
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2006 BMW 750LI
45484 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, and B7 Alpina vehicles equipped with both the Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options. In these vehicles, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.
Risk: The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. The sudden opening may result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2006 BMW 750LI
76565 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Risk: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
2006 BMW 750LI
7485 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007. Due to a software problem, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.
Risk: The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. The sudden opening may result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2006 BMW 750LI
45500 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-Series vehicles, equipped with the Comfort Access option, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through July 24, 2008. The affected vehicles have an electronic key and an electronic connection between the gear shifter and the transmission (shift-by-wire) that automatically shifts the transmission to Park when the driver presses the Start/Stop button to shutdown the engine. If the driver presses the engine Start/Stop button 2 or 3 times within a short time interval, the system may shift the transmission to Neutral rather than Park. If using the electronic key (Comfort Access mode), there would be no protection from the ignition interlock that prevents key removal if the vehicle is not in Park.
Risk: If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway. Unattended rollaway incidents often result in a crash or cause injury to pedestrians attempting to stop or enter the vehicle or to other bystanders in the path of the vehicle.
Complaints
No complaints found.