Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 BMW 750li owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter independently shifted into park. The contact also stated that water was entering the trunk of the vehicle. The contact stated that the battery had been replaced twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
Airbags never popped open, door handle opened and is still not shutting correctly. Since my car was paid in full, I did not carry full coverage only liability so I did not file a claim. I paid the damages out of my own pocket and just this week I've paid the last $1200.00 of the part ordered for last of repairs. In total ive paid a little over 15,000 out of my own money.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. On several occasions, while driving or while the vehicle was parked, the rear driver and passenger side door opened and closed independently without warning. The contact also stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact notified BMW of north America llc (300 chestnut ridge rd, woodcliff lake, nj 07677 [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the driver's side air bag needed to be replaced as part of a recall. The dealer stated that the passenger side air bag was not included in the recall and the contact would need to pay a fee for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the failure was not part of a recall and that the contact would need to contact a dealer. The recall details were not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
The vehicle jerks when going from stop to drive. At times it is so severe that I think the car has been hit from behind. Also moves very slowly when proceeding from stop to drive. This problem is less noticeable while on the highway going at fixed speed. The problem is during traffic drive. Have been struggling with this issue for approximately three years. Dealer unable to replicate problem; however as soon as I drive car, it immediately kicks. Getting worse with time. Another problem is the door latches. All my door latches are faulty. The rear passenger cannot be opened from inside and if opened from outside, you run the risk of it not locking at all. All doors have similar issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the front driver side door failed to completely close. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the comfort access feature on the door malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the vehicle previously experienced the same failures on both the front and rear passenger doors. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V504000(latches/locks/linkages). The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 38,000.
I have noticed other BMW of same year different vins are having issues with door on driver side opening when driving and will not close, I enter my VIN and it said no recalls but I am having same issues everyone else is having with their BMW, I was driving down road going around curve and my driver door came open, I almost felt out, tried to close door back but door will not close, had to drive to my job holding door with one hand to keep from falling out, called BMW recall team and they said its nothing they can do for me but it is a know factor.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While driving 40 MPH, the front passenger side door opened inadvertently without warning. The contact also stated that the driver side door was difficult to open occasionally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a software issue that needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.
My 2006 BMW 750li was parked in my drive on Friday 7/5/2019 around 11:00 p.m. And remained there. On Sunday morning 7/7/2019 around 8:45 a.m. My car alarm sounded and when I look outside my car was on fire. The blaze from the firs not only burned up my BMW but also my damaged my SUV and damaged my other car. The car was parked for over 36 hours before the fire began.
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.
Got into the vehicle with my passengers. We where leaving a walmart when all of a sudden I made a sharp turn and my door just popped open. My passenger would have fell out of the car if her seatbelt was not on. Luckily I was not close to any cars or there would have been a crash. I contacted BMW about the issue because I saw there was a recall on that same part that broke in my door panel. In the recall letter I read on your site I saw that BMW acknowledged the problem, and recalled vehicles of my year and make because the doors where popping open out of now where. BMW told me they can't do nothing for me and to visit a service center where I was quoted at 1000 dollars to fix a problem. I don't have that kind of money to pay for something BMW is a fault for and acknowledged. I currently have two bungee cords holding my door shut it still wont close to this day. …
Body complaints in other 750li years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2006 BMW 750li?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the body & structure of the 2006 BMW 750li, 12% of the model year's 216 complaints. The component named most often is body (14 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 BMW 750li body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2006 BMW 750li, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 BMW 750li body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 92,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 1 fire and 0 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.