NHTSA Complaint #11708033 — 2006 BMW 750LI

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11708033
Vehicle	2006 BMW 750LI
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	February 15, 2025
Date Filed	December 31, 2025
Mileage	159,857 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750Li. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the message "Transmission Fault - Drive Moderate" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the contact was advised that the vehicle would need to be kept over the weekend, but the contact declined. The vehicle was taken to Pep Boys, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 159,857.

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