2006 BMW 750LI problems
Owners have filed 300 complaints about the 2006 BMW 750LI with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 27% of them — the clear leader, ahead of air bags at 14%.
Complaints300
Crashes9
Fires4
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 27.0% · 81
Air bags 14.0% · 42
Latches/locks/linkages 11.3% · 34
Structure 8.7% · 26
Electrical system 7.7% · 23
Engine 5.0% · 15
Service brakes 3.3% · 10
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.3% · 10
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the BMW 750LI in this data, 2006 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 13 in the last three years against 31 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 90,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750 li. The contact stated that when shifting into drive, the vehicle would not engage and independently re-engaged into park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 63,000. Power train · reported at 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750LI. While driving approximately 15 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but failed to operate the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle hesitated and the transmission fault warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000. Power train · reported at 113,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750LI. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to shift gears and accelerate. This was a recurring issue while driving. Also, the transmission fault warning indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000. Power train · reported at 114,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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