Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 BMW 750LI
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 BMW 750LI has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 216 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V328000 Doors May Not Fully Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V564000 Front Seat Occupant Protection Mat Defect NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V502000 Keyless Ignition System Vehicle Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V504000 Doors May Not Fully Latch NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 80 complaints
- Air Bags 40 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 34 complaints
- Structure 26 complaints
- Electrical System 22 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints
Of the 216 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 216 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $18,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 BMW 750LI has a below-average rating based on a significant number of owner complaints and several recalls. Key issues include power train and air bag malfunctions, with indications of potential electrical system problems. The evidence for specific failure patterns is somewhat limited, as many complaints are generalized.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 80,000-120,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| Air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Door latches | Unknown | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement biannually
- Coolant flush every 4 years
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Regular tire rotations
- Battery checks annually
- Spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noises from transmission
- Warning lights for air bags
- Difficulty with door latches
- Electrical malfunctions
- Reduced braking performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 BMW 750LI at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.