BMW 750IL Problems by Year
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the BMW 750IL, across 7 model years (1995–2001). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is visibility.
BMW 750IL years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 750IL model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 750IL: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 750IL: 4 complaints, 3 recalls
- 1999 750IL: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1996 750IL: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 1997 750IL: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2000 750IL: 2 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW 750IL problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW 750IL model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 750IL | 4 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 750IL | 2 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 1999 750IL | 3 | 0 | — | Visibility | |
| 1998 750IL | 6 | 0 | — | Visibility | |
| 1997 750IL | 2 | 2 | — | Visibility | |
| 1996 750IL | 1 | 2 | — | Suspension | |
| 1995 750IL | 3 | 3 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 750IL years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1998 (6), 2001 (4), 1999 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW 750IL?
Visibility, with 8 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 750IL have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.