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The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750LI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter independently shifted into park. The contact also stated that water was entering the trunk of the vehicle. The contact stated that the battery had been replaced twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
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.
On Oct 29, 2012, BMW recalled its 7-Series luxury cars due to reports of transmission control problems. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported in the NHTSA campaign #12V502000 (power train and electric system) has caused at least 14 crashes and possibly 5 injuries, and in the NHTSA 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.
The transmission is very dangerous, when pressing on the accelerator it will rev the engine high, then jump into gear and lunge forward. If stopped at a light, it would definitely kill someone, and when stopping the vehicle, it feels like you are getting rear-ended. On this date, the transmission launching the vehicle forward almost caused a case of whiplash.
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
- Amityville, NY, USA
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Car doors do not latch doors fly open, car has rolled out of park, brakes do not engage ruff stopping seat belt lights on all the time. Problems with electrical seats.
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.
BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-series vehicles, equipped with the comfort access option. I have checked my VIN # and my 2006 BMW 750li is not part of this recall, however, I have this exact problem in my car and have had the car start to roll on numerous occasions, after being placed in park. I must now use the parking brake on a regular basis.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate and shift into drive or reverse from the park position. The vehicle was unable to be safely driven due to the intermittent failure. The vehicle was towed to BMW of gwinnett place (3264 commerce ave nw, duluth, ga 30096, 1-(678) 608-0800) who indicated that there was no manufacturer recall campaign to provide a repair and that the transmission assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair facility for further diagnostic testing. The contact was uncertain if the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 12V502000 (power train, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750I. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle shifted gears independently, made a loud noise, and shook. The dealer had not been contacted. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was awaiting a call back. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750I. While reversing at 5 mph, the vehicle automatically shifted into neutral and the parking warning indicator illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle, but it failed to restart. On another occasion, while driving, the vehicle shifted inadvertently into park and then into neutral. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off, but was able to restart. The contact called crown BMW greensboro at (336) 790-9848 (located at 3902 w wendover ave, greensboro, nc 27407) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 98,555.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While driving at an unknown speed, the transmission warning indicator illuminated and alerted the contact to "slow the vehicle down to a moderate speed'. the contact decreased the rate of speed, pulled off the road, turned the vehicle off, and restarted the vehicle; however, the transmission warning indicator was still illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 117,354.
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.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750I. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The engine would rev and the transmission fault warning indicator illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and was able to be drive; however, the transmission fault indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure began two months ago and would occur occasionally, but then became a daily occurrence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.
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.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While backing out of the garage, the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was engaged in drive and then back in reverse. The "transmission fault" and "drive moderately" warning messages illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic for diagnostic testing who determined that the transmission needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
There are times when I press on the gas and it feels like the transmission would be slipping and then a violent kick from the back of the car comes right after.
When I put my car in drive it kicks out of gear like in neutral, then when I put it back in drive it does it again. Then I will turn the car off wait about 10 mins then it works. This is very stressing that a person has to go threw this with these cars its sad..
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- Highland, CA, USA