Engine Cooling System problems of the 2006 BMW 750

Two problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2006 BMW 750. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2017

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.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 08/27/2013

Vehicle had indication of passenger mat sensor failure. Spoke to dealership with no luck on coverage. Called recall number and was told there was only a recall on vehicle for transmission going into neutral. Vehicle was serviced at dealership for water pump failure a few months ago and I asked about recalls and was told there were none for my VIN. This is the 3rd thing to fail in less than a year of purchase. 1st was door actuator failure, 2nd water pump failure, and now mat sensor.




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