The 1999 BMW 750iL has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints).
Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints3filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
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.
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
14mpg combined
City / highway
12 / 18 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.4 L · 12 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/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 Windshield; Glass, side/rear
2
0
0
0
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Power train Automatic transmission
1
0
0
0
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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
Feb 15, 2007 · 78,000 milesVisibility › Glass, side/rear CLOUDING OF LAMINATE LAYER BETWEEN PANES OF DOUBLE-PAINED SECURITY DOOR GLASS REDUCES VISIBILITY AND CAUSES SAFETY ISSUES. THE CAR WITH THIS $2600 OEM OPTION SUFFERS FROM DELAMINATION OF THE WINDOWS, WHICH REDUCES OR ELIMINATES VISIBILITY FROM THE DOOR WINDOWS. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE YET TO CORRECT THIS FAILURE. BMW ADMITS THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WINDOWS. BMW DEALER ESTIMATES COST TO REPLACE WINDOWS IS NEARLY $6000. *NM
Jun 9, 2005 · 40,000 milesPower train › Automatic transmission THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 1999 BMW 750IL SCREAMED, & ROARED AND LURCHED INTO FOWARD AND THAN NOTHING. NO FORWARD OR REVERSE. AT THIS TIME NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. FROM ALL THE INTERNET SITES I HAVE RESEARCHED INCLUDING NHTSA IT APPEARS THAT THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE ONE THAT HAS A FAULTY TRANSMISSION AND YET BMW AND THE DEALER SAY NO AND DENY ANY LIABILITY. YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER WILL BE MOST APPRECIATED. THE NHTSA RECALL ID # IS 99V005000. THANKS.
Aug 3, 2002Visibility › Windshield VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL WINDOWS. WINDOWS ARE STARTING TO SEPARATE AT TOP AND IN THE MIDDLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*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.