Model year record

2000 BMW 750iL recalls & problems

The 2000 BMW 750iL has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility (1 complaint).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SteeringMay 27, 2010

Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Recall 10E021000150 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.

Exterior lightingFeb 17, 2000

Brake lights › Switch

Recall 00V04800017,700 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH ACTIVATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS SWITCH COULD FAIL INTERNALLY, CAUSING IT TO REMAIN EITHER IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS ON" POSITION.
Risk: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WITH AN IMPROVED SWITCH.

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.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Visibility	1	0	0	0	—
Exterior lighting	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Exterior lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 750IL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 00V048000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
Jun 1, 2013 · 119,000 miles
Visibility
I HAVE OWNED A 2000 BMW 750IL FOR 3 YEARS NOW AND THROUGHOUT THAT TIME THE WINDOWS HAVE DETERIORATED TO A POINT THAT CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD. IT IS NOW HARD TO SEE OUT OF ALL PASSENGER WINDOWS AND I HAVE DIFFICULTY VIEWING WHEN SWITCHING LANES. I HAVE MANY CLOSE CALLS AND HAVE TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS TO SWITCH LANES. I HAVE CARED FOR THE VEHICLE AS RECOMMENDED AND WITH THE CURRENT CONDITION OF THE WINDOWS VISIBILITY IT WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE IN A FEW YEARS. AS A CONSUMER I HAVE CONTACTED BMW ABOUT THE ISSUE AND THEY STATED IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. MY 2000 BMW 750IL HAS LESS THAN 120,000 MILES AND IS LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU. *TR TRAVIS SPELLER
Dec 30, 2000 · 90,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.