1995 BMW 750IL Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 15, 2007 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 750IL years
Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 BMW 750IL. That ranks 3rd out of 7 750IL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 BMW 750IL problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1
Steering1
Suspension1 · ~120,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags133%———
Steering133%———
Suspension133%120,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 1 complaints
1999: 1199912001: 1200112007: 120071

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 BMW 750IL recalls (3)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Suspension:front:springs:coil springsAug 22, 1997 · NHTSA campaign 97V140000 · 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.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsDec 11, 1995 · NHTSA campaign 95V238000 · 18,000 vehicles

Problem: Fuel seepage can occur between a hose and the metal fuel line on either end of the hose resulting in fuel odor.

Risk: Fuel leakage could potentially result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the two fuel hoses, four metal fuel lines and associated clamps.

Suspension:rearOct 11, 1995 · NHTSA campaign 95V192000 · 3,000 vehicles

Problem: The lower suspension arm mounting eye on the right side rear axle hub carrier was produced with a casting flaw.

Risk: It is possible that the right side rear axle carrier eye could crack and break while driving causing a loss of control and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a casting flaw in the right side rear axle carrier and if found, replace the carrier.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 bmw 750il. While driving 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The noise intensifies the longer the vehicle is driven. The contact has not taken the vehicle to a mechanic. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.

Suspension · received Aug 15, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10199676

The air bag warning light indicated a malfunction for at least the sixth time in a year and a half. Nlm

Air Bags · received Jun 6, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 561485

While driving the vehicle and approaching a stop, the car seemed as if it had dropped due to the inner tie rod snapping into. Dealer said it was because of tie rod being bent due to bad towing proceedures. *ak

Steering · received Sep 22, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 848364

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 750IL?

Owners most often report air bags, steering, suspension problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1995 BMW 750IL?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 BMW 750IL a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 750IL model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.