The 1997 BMW 750iL has 3 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints).
Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints2filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Equipment › Other › Labels
NHTSA recall 13V063000 · Feb 26, 2013 · 4 vehicles
Problem: US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera, one 1997 BMW 750IL, and two 1986 BMW 635 CSI vehicles for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors." While performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, labels with an incorrect size font were applied to the passenger side mirror.
Risk: Drivers of these vehicles may not know the proximity of the objects in the passenger side mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: US Specs will notify owners and correct the statement on the passenger mirror of the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.
NHTSA recall 10E021000 · May 27, 2010 · 150 vehicles
Problem: FCP GROTON IS RECALLING CERTAIN STEERING CENTER DRAG LINKS, P/N 32 21 1 096 057, SOLD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 2001 BMW 740I, 740IL, AND 750IL PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHAFT OF THE STEERING CENTER TIE ROD MAY SHEAR OFF.
Risk: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT, WITHOUT WARNING, IN IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Fix: FCP GROTON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE TIE ROD WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JUNE 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FCP GROTON TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-634-0063.
Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
NHTSA recall 97V140000 · Aug 22, 1997 · 29,000 vehicles
Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ROAD GRIT AND GRAVEL ASSOCIATED WITH WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS CAN PENETRATE THE RUBBER OF THE LOWER FRONT SPRING MOUNTS AND ACCUMULATE IN THE MOUNTS CAUSING NOTCHES OR PITS TO DEVELOP. THESE NOTCHES CAN DEVELOP CRACKS RESULTING IN BREAKAGE OF A BOTTOM COIL OF THE SPRING.
Risk: THE VEHICLE'S RIDE HEIGHT COULD BE AFFECTED CAUSING NOISE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE'S DYNAMIC STABILITY CAN BE AFFECTED REDUCING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AND LOWER SPRING MOUNTS.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
750il
15mpg combined
City / highway
14 / 18 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
5.4 L · 12 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,500/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Visibility Glass, side/rear
2
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Jan 1, 1901Visibility › Glass, side/rear 1997 750IL BMW. CONSUMER STATES THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND BACK WINDOWS ARE DOUBLE GLAZED. THE FILM BETWEEN THE TWO SHEETS OF GLASS IS DELAMINATING. WINDOWS ARE TURNING WHITE AND CREATING A BLIND SPOT *TGW
Apr 20, 2004Visibility › Glass, side/rear THE LAMINATION OR INSULATION IN THE DOUBLE PANE DOOR GLASS BREAKS DOWN OVER TIME CAUSING THE GLASS TO CLOUD UP. THE CLOUDING IS SO SEVERE THAT IT IS NO LONGER POSSIBLE TO SEE THROUGH THE GLASS IN AREAS WHERE THE COUDING EXISTS. THIS PRESENTS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE CLOUDING WILL START ALONG THE TOP EDGE AND CAORNERS OF THE DOOR GLASS AND WORK INWARD UNTIL EVENTUALLY ONE CANNOT SEE THROUGH THE WINDOW. THE WINDOW GLASS IS LIKELY DEFECTIVE.*AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.