2006 BMW 750LI engine problems
22 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2006 BMW 750LI, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 98,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 98,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the exhaust system emitted white smoke while at a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The dealer advised that the head gasket seal failed and caused engine oil to leak into the pistons. There was also engine oil leaking into the valves, which caused premature engine oil consumption that bellowed white smoke from the exhaust system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2006 BMW 750LI
- Drivetrain & axles 74 complaints
- Air bags 42 complaints
- Latches & locks 34 complaints
- Body & structure 26 complaints
- Electrical system 23 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints