2006 BMW 750LI engine problems

Filed Jan 30, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · IL

In 2009, we bought this 2006 BMW 750Li as pre-owned and certified warranty from BMW of Tenafly, New Jersey. We have registration address maintained in New Jersey, and have not updated, even though we moved to Chicago, Illinois in summer of 2011. BMW issued 6 recalls for 7-series manufactured between 2005 and 2008. The recalls on manufacturer defects on electric and transmission in 2012 and 2013, and again in 2017. We missed all of the notices for these recalls. The vehicle was driven for less than 50,000 miles, from 2009 to 2019. The vehicle was inspected, and in good mechanical conditions, as well as body, since the vehicle has been garaged most of times. Since 2019, the vehicle has been in shops for repairs for electric and transmission and engine. It has been more than 3 years for our vehicle in the shops, and over $21,000 spent, there is no sign that the vehicle can be driven. Thus, we checked the online and found out the BMW recalls on this vehicle in 2012 and 2013. We called BMW Customer Relations & Services, multiple times. BMW denied the recalls. We checked with the attorneys, including the ones who filed class action suits against BMW with billion dollars win for the customers on BMW defects. All said BMW shall honor their recalls. Further, the recalls will never be expired. Now BMW has declined taking calls, responding email, and recently shifting the failing repair to a BMW dealer. What shall we do? We have sent letter to their legal department. A shop who tried to repair over 2 years reported to us that this 2006 BMW 750Li has a very bad reputation on electric and transmission. He said this is a common agreement among BMW dealers. Since BMW customer relations and services now shut us out, what department within BMW shall we go to. Shall we find an attorney for another class action suit, which occurred already? The consumer is requesting reimbursement of $21k for repairs made as well as payment made to purchase the vehicle.

Filed Aug 3, 2022 · Brakes, Engine · 129,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, there was oil leaking onto the ground and also onto the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · NY

The doors from inside don't open up when the car loses power you are locked inside also the engine smokes even when the gaskets and seals have been replaced.the car suspension in the rear is terrible also air bag light goes on and off even when the dealer ran diagnosis on the car car is parked

Filed Sep 4, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 165,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. The contact stated that oil was leaking all over the engine. In addition, while driving various speeds, all the electrical components on the vehicle shut off without warning and the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The contact associated the failures with the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v502000 (power train, electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v564000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls. No further assistance was offered. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Body, Engine · TN · fire

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.

Filed Nov 27, 2017 · Engine · 110,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. The contact stated that the vehicle had a defective valve seal, which caused engine damage. The contact notified the dealer (otto's bmw, 1275 wilmington pike, west chester, pa 19382 (610) 399-6800) that the vehicle was heating oil every 3,000 miles. Once the vehicle was parked for a certain amount of time, it produced a large amount of black smoke from the exhaust. The dealer stated that this was normal for that year, make, and model vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000. *tt

Filed May 16, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 131,031 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle jerked independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission, cooling system and engine need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,031.

Filed Mar 7, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 107,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. The contact stated that the service engine warning light was illuminated and the vehicle jerked, knocked, and shook. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and randomly stalled. The independent dealer was notified more than three times and was unable to provide a permanent remedy. The vehicle was at the dealer for over a month. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected that the engine was misfiring. The starter was replaced, but the vehicle continued to shake and stall. The service engine light remained illuminated. The contact had to tow the vehicle numerous times due to the failure. The vehicle was unable to be driven for several months. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Engine · 20,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stuttered and stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The dealer replaced the mass air flow sensor. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · MD

2006 bmw 750 li. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle oil leak and major mechanical problems. *smd the dealer agreed to fix the vehicle. However, when the consumer picked the vehicle up, the leak was still present. The consumer went to another dealer, where she was informed the vehicle had multiple leaks; the alternator mount bracket seal was leaking, as well as the valve guide seals, the upper timing case cover seals, the valley pan was leaking coolant and the vacuum pump was leaking. The mechanic stated even though the vehicle had a good appearance, he observed signs of wear on the engine parts and road grime and stains on other engine parts. *jb updated 04/16/14.