1997 BMW 750IL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 750IL years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 BMW 750IL. That ranks 5th out of 7 750IL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 BMW 750IL problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 BMW 750IL recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior; equipment:other:labels
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.
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
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.
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.
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
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…
Other BMW 750IL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 750IL | 4 | 3 |
| 2000 750IL | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 750IL | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 750IL | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 750IL | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 750IL | 3 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW 750IL?
Owners most often report visibility problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 BMW 750IL?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.