2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,716 miles

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problem #24

Jun 142018

750

  • miles
2006 BMW 750li. Consumer writes with regard to recall on door latch that led to malfunction with key fob.

- Kernersville, NC, USA

problem #23

May 182017

750

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V328000(latches/locks/linkages). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called beverly hills BMW at 855-529-1662 (5070 wilshire blvd, los angeles, ca 90036) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #22

Jul 192017

750

  • 123,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While driving at any speed, the brake pedal felt "soft" and did not fully stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V328000 (latches/locks/linkages). The failure mileage was 123,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #21

Feb 152016

750

  • 127,145 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While driving at any speed, the rear passenger door unlocked and opened without warning. On many occasions, the door was unable to remain closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 12V504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,145.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #20

May 012016

750

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While operating the vehicle, the front driver side door suddenly opened. On another occasion, the rear passenger side door erroneously opened. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact indicated that the vehicle experianced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Springfield, MA, USA

problem #19

Mar 182015

750 8-cyl

  • 74,600 miles
Today while exiting the highway my drivers doors unlocked and opened by itself. I was able to close the door. Once I pulled away from the traffic light it opened again. It really scared me. I've done research and realized that this has been an ongoing issue. Please do a recall before some gets hurt.

- Chula Vista , CA, USA

problem #18

Mar 022011

750 8-cyl

  • 51,000 miles
The door don't latch correctly, I had the door latches replace in 2011 and they have broken again. BMW have a recall on the door latches from 2005 to 2007. My car is a 2006, they say the defective part is not in my car but they key breaking. The recall # 12V504000 for the door latch. BMW dealership refuse to replace or refuse to recall all the vehicle, the door will open during driving and the driver or passenger will have to hold the door till the vehicle is stopped. Please help this is a public safety warning to BMW.....updated 04/23/15 the consumer also recall# 13V564000.

- Stockbridge, GA, USA

problem #17

Apr 012014

750

  • 91,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door failed to fully latch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the door lock actuator malfunctioned. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 12V504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 91,000.

- Piscataway Towmship, NJ, USA

problem #16

Mar 112014

750

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door failed to fully latch, causing it to open while making a right turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that sca software need to be updated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 12V504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 95,000.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #15

Nov 152013

750 8-cyl

  • 90,735 miles
Continuation of affected parts: Latches/locks/linkages and parking brake, your site states recalls for 2006 BMW 750I, but BMW said there is no recalls for my VIN. I have been having multiple safety issues with this vehicle. I have been having problems with the latches/locks on all four doors, they repeatedly go lock and unlock. I was driving down the street with my 3 year old grandchild and his door came open. The car also accelerates and shuts down almost like is going to stop. Parking brake light will not go off and it makes a grinding noise.

- Fort Smith, AR, USA

problem #14

Feb 102014

750

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750I. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 30 mph, the rear passenger's side door erroneously opened. The contact also mentioned that the parking brake failed to disengage. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the door locks and parking brake gears needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN and failure mileage was unavailable.

- Fort Smith, AR, USA

problem #13

Mar 042013

750 8-cyl

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the rear passenger's side door independently opened without warning. The contact then secured the door however, the failure recurred with the doors locked. The contact notified the dealer of the defect. The contact indicated that the vehicle VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign 12V504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 78,000.

- San Leandro, CA, USA

problem #12

Oct 142013

750

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the front passenger's side door would not latch properly when closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The contact was advised that the door lock actuator and outer handle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #11

Jan 012013

750 8-cyl

  • miles
2006 BMW 750I. Consumer writes in regards to the soft close automatic door recall notice. The consumer believed his vehicle was affected by recall#12V504000. The consumer stated the soft close automatic door function on his vehicle started malfunctioning in early January 2013. Both the driver's door as well as the rear passenger door failed to latch properly. Since the problem appeared suddenly on two doors, he believed it was a software problem.

- La Crescenta, CA, USA

problem #10

Feb 222013

750

  • 66,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the front passenger door did not latch properly when closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was advised that the door lock actuator and outer handle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 66,000. Updated 7/15/13 the consumer stated door would not open. Updated 07/22/13

- Lake Way, TX, USA

problem #9

Nov 012012

750

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 7 series. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door would open independently. The door would open while the vehicle was in motion or while sitting idle. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number:12V504000(latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) and contacted the manufacturer, but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 73,600.

- Hiram, GA, USA

problem #8

Feb 142012

750 8-cyl

  • 64,000 miles
While driving my grand daughter to school, my driver's side lock unlatched. Because I was in the middle of morning traffic, I had to hold the door closed while I was driving until I was able to get off the road and call BMW to pick up the car.

- Wake Forest, NC, USA

problem #7

Apr 062012

750

  • 32,000 miles
The right side passenger soft auto close latch is not working. The latch somehow tries to unlock when trying to soft close and door remains open. Door has to be manually hard closed due to this issue. This seems to be a widespread problem for a $100K car. No updates or reset option available on the internet.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #6

Jan 122012

750

  • 59,700 miles
I went to unlock my BMW 750 li driver door and get in but once I closed it would not lock close at all, nothing I did worked. Eventually had to take my children to school holding the driver door with one hand while driving with the other. Not safe at all. I have the soft close feature on my car, so I noticed it was not latching on after a little detective work. So not only does my driver door not shut, but I can't even unlock or lock my doors by either using the key remote or the unlock/lock button inside. Very dangerous, and I can't believe there is not backup for the doors if the soft close feature is not working properly. This is not the first time I've had issues with the soft close doors, on the driver side rear door I have issues with as well. I have to hold the handle out and close for the soft close feature to "catch" the door. Very unsafe and requires a recall. Updaate comp code to loatches/locks/linkages.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #5

Nov 132011

750

  • 65,000 miles
I own a 2006 BMW 750li. I started having problems with my driver side door several weeks ago. My driver door would not shut. Yesterday, I was at the grocery store, went back to my car, used the remote and the door opened. Got into my car and my door would not shut. I tried to use the automatic lock and it did not work. I used the key on the driver side and waited until I heard it catch, this reengaged my lock so I was able to close the door. Update comp code to latches/locks/linkages.

- Waldorf, MD, USA

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