2006 BMW 750LI: complete transmission failure

Filed Jan 17, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · IL

On Oct 29, 2012, BMW recalled its 7-Series luxury cars due to reports of transmission control problems. the federal safety agency reported in the federal safety agency campaign #12V502000 (power train and electric system) has caused at least 14 crashes and possibly 5 injuries, and in the federal safety agency campaign #13V564000 (air bags). The recall involved 45,500 cars with model years from 2005 to 2008 that includes 2006 BMW 750LI. Our 2006 BMW 750LI’s VIN is WBAHN83586DT34592. Our purchase was from BMW of Tenafly, 301 County Road, Tenafly, NJ 07670 on 3/19/2009. Odometer reading at the time of the purchase is 45,450 miles. Sale price is $35,777.84. Our BMW 750LI was vocationally used, and mostly garaged, from 2009-2011, in New Jersey; and completely garaged, from 2011-2014, in New Jersey. The vehicle was vocationally used, from 2014-2019, in Chicago. Since 2019, the vehicle has been repaired in shops for electric and transmission failures: 3 years by Bridgeport Transmission (930 W 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60608, Tel 312 842-1887, Richard, the owner), and now already 6 months with Field BMW Northfield (700 Frontage Road, Northfield, IL 60093, Tel: 847‑441‑5300 x 8396, Chris Goodrich, the service advisor). Except for the electric and transmission issues, our vehicle is in wonderful condition. The body looks new. The current odometer reading is 92,000 miles. Since 2019, we have spent $1,500 for battery (as it was first suspected of the issue) by Field BMW Northfield, $6,500 for electric and transmission by Bridgeport Transmission, $650 for programming by a BMW dealership, and $5,350 for DSC control unit, and multiple tows 4 x $350 = $1,400. Total expenditure is $15,400. Currently, Field BMW Northfield asks additional $8,700 for transmission, but does not guarantee the vehicle can be repaired.

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Transmission · 138,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the transmission failure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the vehicle or determine the cause of the failure. Herrin-gear bmw of jackson (1685 high st, jackson, ms 39202, (601) 354-2269) was contacted by phone and informed of the issue. The contact was informed to drive the vehicle to the dealer to have it properly diagnosed; however, the contact declined. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000. *bf

Filed Mar 14, 2017 · Transmission · 107,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. The contact stated that the transmission failed more than twice. The gears were slow to change over to shift, the vehicle failed to pick up speed during acceleration, and a warning indicator flashed for the transmission fault. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Jan 18, 2017 · Transmission · 106,000 miles · OH

Pre-owned vehicle -transmission issue which is not mechanical...vehicle did not shift to reverse from park. Local bmw dealer says new transmission is needed. Research indicates it to be a problem with the vehicle electronics (solenoid) which sends shift signal to the transmission. Bmw will not say this is an inherent issue with its product as evidenced by the number of similar complaints. When vehicle is in motion on any roadway at 40-55 MPH, a series of fault codes are displayed on the dashboard [transmission fault-drive moderately], and subsequently the vehicle will stall and not engage into gear. Efforts to prove that this is not owner/consumer responsibility due to the internal nature of the fault(s) are not accepted by the bmw dealer/company. The cost of company stated repairs ($3500-$8000) are beyond what the value of the vehicle is and financial ability to pay.

Filed Jun 29, 2016 · Transmission · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. When the vehicle was slowed down to park, the "transmission fault and drive moderately" error message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 8, 2015 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. While traveling at 15 MPH from a stop, the vehicle jerked heavily without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. The contact stated that the transmission failed to register that the contact was changing gears intermittently. The vehicle jerked violently while coming to a complete stop and there was a very loud noise each time the vehicle was driven. The failure was getting progressively worse. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission, drive shaft and the guibo joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed May 15, 2013 · Transmission · 93,630 miles · GA

We were backing out of a parking space and the vehicle just went in gear on its own. I also couldn't get the car to go in gear. Car still does not run right. Transmission isn't right, when vehicle is started it just kicks back in neutral and will not go in drive or reverse. Dealer can't seem to fix nor can they tell me anything that they can do to fix other that buying new transmission. I have only had the car for 6 months and all service work was done at bmw of sarasota. I have only put 4,050 miles on vehicle since november and I have not had the vehicle since april because they can't seem to fix car.

Filed Feb 19, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 122,000 miles · MD

2 separate issues 1st, the vehicle when in park cannot switch to drive or reverse, it will only switch to neutral. Happen on countless occasions. Brought the vehicle to russell bmw who told me I have to pay to replace the transmission. Recall 93562 is now posted on bmw website detailing the same issue. Spoke to a rep who dismissed my vehicle complaint because the VIN # does not fall under the luxury package therefore not included in the recall. 2nd issue..the vehicle brakes when applied does not stop. Twice it's happen when I tried to slow or stop resulting in scaring me half to death and near accidents. I also address the recall 87903 with the rep who once again told me the VIN is not covered in the recall even though the year and model is included as part of the recall the question I pose is why is the VIN determining the qualification of the need to have bmw responsibly fix the 1st year model of their trial and error vehicles. I paid way too much to be told that because I did not have the comfort package my vehicle is not included in their recall? Is it going to take an accident for bmw to be fix the necessary problems?

Filed Feb 15, 2013 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750 li. The contact stated that when shifting into drive, the vehicle would not engage and independently re-engaged into park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 63,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2011 · Transmission · 66,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750li. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the transmission failed. As a result, the contact was unable to shift gears. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance since the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,000 and the current mileage was 79,000.