2006 BMW 750I power train problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 BMW 750I — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750i. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle shifted gears independently, made a loud noise, and shook. The dealer had not been contacted. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was awaiting a call back. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure…”
filed Jun 26, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750i. While reversing at 5 mph, the vehicle automatically shifted into neutral and the parking warning indicator illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle, but it failed to restart. On another occasion, while driving, the vehicle shifted inadvertently into park…”
filed Jun 25, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have an electronic key and an electronic connection between the gear…Campaign 12V502000 · Oct 17, 2012
Power Train problems in other 750I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 750I | 4 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 BMW 750I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.