1998 BMW 750IL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 750IL years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW 750IL. That is the most of any 750IL model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (3 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 3 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | 165,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 BMW 750IL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 BMW 750IL.
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.
I was exiting off ramp on interstate.applied brakes to slow down,left drivers side, impact airbag and head restraint airbag deployed without warning.i did not contact anything on road or around car.i was blown out of my shoulder strap on seat belt from left side,striking my head and left arm…
The driver and passenger windows, front and rear, are defective. The double panes separate, causing a white film to gradually appear and eventually take over the whole window, obstructing view. Attempts to resolve directly with bmw were futile due to "warranty expiration". However, a new window was…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 bmw 750il. The vehicle has michelin pilot all season tires. The contact stated that there was a low rating for the tire that came with the vehicle. Bmw offered an optional tire size for a 16 inch tire and 18 inch rim. The catalog states that a vr tire did not carry a load…
The safety glass on the side windows were delaminated making it hard to see out. Bmw won't replace, but recognized it as a defect.*ak
The "security" windows have started to delaminate and have cracked the drivers window. All four door windows have this problem. It looks like a bad tint job. Vision is compromised to a certain extent. *jb
Other BMW 750IL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 750IL | 4 | 3 |
| 2000 750IL | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 750IL | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 750IL | 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 1998 BMW 750IL?
Owners most often report visibility, air bags, equipment problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW 750IL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.