2006 BMW 750I — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 2
- Fires 0
- Injuries 1
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | 26.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 17.5% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
| ENGINE | 6 | 10.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | 8.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 3.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 3.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 3.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | 1.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| STEERING | 1 | 1.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18 | 31.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
- Campaign 13V564000 was reported 337 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 17V328000 was reported 1,589 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2012-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2012-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2013-Q1 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2013-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2014-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2014-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2014-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2014-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2015-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2015-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2015-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2015-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2016-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2016-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2017-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 12V502000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 12V504000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 13V564000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V328000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA12002 |
Safety Recalls (4)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 12V502000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Remedy:
- BMW will notify owners beginning in November 2012. The remedy became available in March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 12V504000
- Report date
- Component:
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Remedy:
- BMW will notify owners and dealers will update software. The recall began on December 12, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 13V564000
- Report date
- Component:
- AIR BAGS
- Consequence:
- Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy:
- BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 17V328000
- Report date
- Component:
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Remedy:
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the door latch system, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
No complaints match the current filters.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.