2006 Model Year

BMW 7 Series

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
317
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Severe
15

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750Li. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and...

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,STRUCTURE
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V328000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated t...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Jan 2023

In 2009, we bought this 2006 BMW 750Li as pre-owned and certified warranty from BMW of Tenafly, New Jersey. We have registration address maintained in...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 2023

On Oct 29, 2012, BMW recalled its 7-Series luxury cars due to reports of transmission control problems. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administra...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Jan 2023

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter independently shifted into park. Th...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 2022

The drivers side (soft close door) motor or components is malfunctioning and not closing. It’s making a grinding noise.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE
Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. Addition...

POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 2021

THE TRANSMISSION IS VERY DANGEROUS, WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR IT WILL REV THE ENGINE HIGH, THEN JUMP INTO GEAR AND LUNGE FORWARD. IF STOPPED AT...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Sep 2020

THE DOORS FROM INSIDE DON'T OPEN UP WHEN THE CAR LOSES POWER YOU ARE LOCKED INSIDE ALSO THE ENGINE SMOKES EVEN WHEN THE GASKETS AND SEALS HAVE BEEN R...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 2020

MY VEHICLE HAS THIS WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST AFTER IT SITS FOR LIKE A FEW MINUTES. SMOKE DOES NOT COME OUT WHEN I'M DRIVING ONLY WHEN I S...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2006 BMW 7 Series has 317 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 8 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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