YearToAvoid

2006 BMW 750Li Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2006 BMW 750Li, 19% of all 216 complaints for this model year. That is the highest airbag complaint count among 15 750Li model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 88,000 miles.

Airbags complaints
40
19% of 216 complaints
All complaints this year
216
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
88,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 BMW 750Li airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 2, 2009, latest Sep 4, 2019.

2006 BMW 750Li airbags complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2009Dec 2012Nov 2013Nov 2014Jun 2015Jul 2016Mar 2019
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2009 to Sep 2019; peak Jun 2014 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2006 BMW 750Li

  1. NHTSA 13V564000Nov 12, 2013Airbags76,565 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification

    BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.

    Risk: 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 [email protected].

Airbags complaints by 750Li model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 200640 (19%)
  3. 200717 (22%)
  4. 200810 (15%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 20111 (4%)
  8. 20121 (4%)
  9. 20131 (11%)
  10. 20141 (17%)
  11. 20150 (0%)
  12. 20161 (100%)
  13. 20190 (0%)
  14. 20200 (0%)
  15. 20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 BMW 750Li have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2006 BMW 750Li, 19% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 88,000 miles.
Which BMW 750Li year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2006 BMW 750Li has the most airbag complaints (40), compared with 40 for the 2006.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2006 BMW 750Li?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 BMW 750Li concerns the airbag: 13V564000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.