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2006 BMW 750Li Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2006 BMW 750Li, 30% of all 216 complaints for this model year. That is the highest body and structure complaint count among 15 750Li model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 92,000 miles.

Structure & Body complaints
65
30% of 216 complaints
All complaints this year
216
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
92,000 mi
Related recalls
2

When 2006 BMW 750Li body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 4, 2011, latest Sep 1, 2023.

2006 BMW 750Li structure & body complaints: complaints filed per quarter52011 Q12012 Q22013 Q22014 Q22015 Q22016 Q22017 Q32019 Q1
65 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q1 to 2023 Q3; peak 2017 Q3 (5).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2006 BMW 750Li

  1. NHTSA 17V328000May 18, 2017Structure & Body45,484 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, and B7 Alpina vehicles equipped with both the Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options. In these vehicles, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.

    Risk: The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. The sudden opening may result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the door latch system, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

  2. NHTSA 12V504000Oct 17, 2012Structure & Body7,485 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

    BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007. Due to a software problem, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.

    Risk: The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. The sudden opening may result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will update software. The recall began on December 12, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Structure & Body complaints by 750Li model year

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

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 200665 (30%)
  3. 200729 (38%)
  4. 200828 (43%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20101 (3%)
  7. 20112 (8%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20131 (11%)
  10. 20141 (17%)
  11. 20150 (0%)
  12. 20160 (0%)
  13. 20190 (0%)
  14. 20200 (0%)
  15. 20210 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 BMW 750Li have body and structure problems?
NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2006 BMW 750Li, 30% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 92,000 miles.
Which BMW 750Li year has the most body and structure complaints?
The 2006 BMW 750Li has the most body and structure complaints (65), compared with 65 for the 2006.
Is there a body and structure recall for the 2006 BMW 750Li?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2006 BMW 750Li concern the body and structure: 17V328000 and 12V504000.

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.