2006 BMW 750li Door Lock & Latch Problems

Which parts fail

• Doors › Latch
  14

Components named in complaints (door latches, locks, hood and tailgate latches).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  27%
• 25k–50k
  13%
• 50k–75k
  930%
• 75k–100k
  620%
• 100k–150k
  1033%
• 150k+
  27%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 BMW 750li owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While the vehicle was being driven or while parked, the driver side door failed to latch correctly. The contact mentioned that the failure worsened over the years and he currently has to hold the driver's door handle to keep the door from opening. When the failure first occurred, the vehicle was taken to irvine BMW (9881 research dr, irvine, ca 92618 [phone]), but was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fees. Several months later, a recall was issued and the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V328000 (latches/locks/linkages). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was 150,000. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the alarm sounded and the message board displayed "door open". The contact stated that the rear passenger side door opened. The contact stated that the door latches on both the drivers and passengers side doors failed to lock the doors. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be replicated. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 01/06/16; updated 4/10/18

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. When the vehicle was started and placed into gear, the front driver's door remained ajar. The contact stated that the auto lock feature was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to BMW of south atlanta (located at 4171 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 3029[phone]) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the locking mechanism failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V328000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the front driver side interior door failed to remain latched securely. The window glass was lowered in order to access the exterior door handle, which was maneuvered several times before the door properly latched. The failure recurred intermittently. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While attempting to close the driver side door, it would not close and remained ajar. The contact had to drive with one hand holding the door shut. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While opening the rear driver side door, it would not latch or close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the latch and locks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 12V504000 (latches/locks/linkages), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* 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.

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