2006 BMW 750Li latches & locks problems

The 2006 BMW 750Li has 34 latches & locks complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

Latches & Locks complaints

11%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Latches & Locks complaints by year

750Li latches & locks complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V328000Latches & LocksMay 18, 2017 · 45,484 units

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, and B7 Alpina vehicles equipped with both the Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options. In these vehicles, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.

Consequence

The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. The sudden opening may result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the door latch system, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

12V504000Latches & LocksOctober 17, 2012 · 7,485 units

Defect

BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007. Due to a software problem, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.

Consequence

Remedy

BMW will notify owners and dealers will update software. The recall began on December 12, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

What owners report

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW 750LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH PROPERLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V504000…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · August 23, 2014

Common questions

How many latches & locks complaints does the 2006 BMW 750Li have?

NHTSA has 34 complaints about the 2006 BMW 750Li latches & locks — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2006 BMW 750Li latches & locks?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the latches & locks: 12V504000, 17V328000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.