general problems of the 2006 BMW 750

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact stated that the passenger's side rear door had failed to function as intended and failed to open. Additionally, the handle on the driver's side rear door intermittently failed to function as intended and required to be hit to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to perform the recall repair because the door latch system on the vehicle was old. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

2006 BMW 750li. Consumer writes with regard to recall on door latch that led to malfunction with key fob.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While driving at any speed, the brake pedal felt "soft" and did not fully stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages). The failure mileage was 123,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v328000(latches/locks/linkages). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called beverly hills BMW at 855-529-1662 (5070 wilshire blvd, los angeles, CA 90036) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While operating the vehicle, the front driver side door suddenly opened. On another occasion, the rear passenger side door erroneously opened. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact indicated that the vehicle experianced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. While driving at any speed, the rear passenger door unlocked and opened without warning. On many occasions, the door was unable to remain closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,145.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door failed to fully latch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the door lock actuator malfunctioned. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 91,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door failed to fully latch, causing it to open while making a right turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that sca software need to be updated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 95,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750i. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 30 mph, the rear passenger's side door erroneously opened. The contact also mentioned that the parking brake failed to disengage. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the door locks and parking brake gears needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN and failure mileage was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the front passenger's side door would not latch properly when closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The contact was advised that the door lock actuator and outer handle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the rear passenger's side door independently opened without warning. The contact then secured the door however, the failure recurred with the doors locked. The contact notified the dealer of the defect. The contact indicated that the vehicle VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign 12v504000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 78,000.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that the front passenger door did not latch properly when closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was advised that the door lock actuator and outer handle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 66,000. Updated 7/15/13 the consumer stated door would not open. Updated 07/22/13.

2006 BMW 750i. Consumer writes in regards to the soft close automatic door recall notice. The consumer believed his vehicle was affected by recall#12v504000. The consumer stated the soft close automatic door function on his vehicle started malfunctioning in early January 2013. Both the driver's door as well as the rear passenger door failed to latch properly. Since the problem appeared suddenly on two doors, he believed it was a software problem.

The right side passenger soft auto close latch is not working. The latch somehow tries to unlock when trying to soft close and door remains open. Door has to be manually hard closed due to this issue. This seems to be a widespread problem for a $100k car. No updates or reset option available on the internet.

While driving my grand daughter to school, my driver's side lock unlatched. Because I was in the middle of morning traffic, I had to hold the door closed while I was driving until I was able to get off the road and call BMW to pick up the car.

I have a BMW 2006 750 and I am having latch issues, the door does not latch.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact was driving 60 mph when the doors unlocked independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the comfort touch locking mechanism on all four doors but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not further repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 53,000.