BMW 750LI transmission failure problems

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 Mar 15, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 163,000 miles · TX

My 2007 bmw li just started throwing itself into park while driving causing a major abrupt stop jerking the car to a stop. The transmission fault error came on and I turned the car off and waited a minute and turned it back on and was able to continue. It did this one more time before reaching home. Then the following day attempting to drive it as soon as I put it in reverse it jumped back into park. I had it towed to the dealer as I had read that there was a recall for bmw's with the same symptoms. I have since read numerous complaints of other bmw same year and model having the same problem. The dealer just said it wasn't covered under a recall and the transmission needs to be replaced and the cars age isn't worth the value of replacing the transmission so I have the car parked in my garage and cannot drive it. Bmw needs to step up and take responsibility. There are plenty of the same make, model, and year having the same issue.

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 Jul 2, 2018 · Transmission · 88,900 miles · MD

I was driving and out of nowhere, my car started to slow down, and I received an warning light on my dash telling me I was having a "transmission failure and drive moderately". I only have 88,900 miles on the car. This seems to be a manufacturing issue on 750 series models from 2005-2008. There should be a recall for this, as it's costly and very dangerous to drive with.

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 Aug 20, 2016 · Transmission · 1 miles · CA

Symptom with engine stalled after 5 minutes of driving on busy intersection.. The transmission auto to p after full stop, could not change gear, breaks hardened. Steering tight! Battery worked but no message on idrive / dashboard. About 6 times to re-start but couldn't! Waited 15 minutes looked up issue on the web by cell phone. Car started, cold start; symptom was check-engine light popped on; reduced driving power; car vibration; idrive message "?transmission failure; p, n, r, 3, 5, 6 ; drive moderately to nearest bmw dealer ! Put on hazard light, drove home 1 mile away car vibration sound noticeable. Very scary and dangerous to have vehicle failure abruptly with no resolution or warning?. My 2008 bmw 750li with 57,000 miles started next day with check engine light remained for a few hours then off. This vehicle is garaged well maintained not to mention california good weather conditions. This now has happened 3 times in two months. This should be recalled. I am afraid to take this bmw vehicle too far of distance or on highways due to transmission failure incidents. Major defect.! Vehicle becomes resistant to drive when this happens. I almost got in a major collision due to this mechanical defect problem. Should I be killed or injured by an unforeseen accident do to this would be tragic!

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.