1999 BMW 750IL Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 20, 2007 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 750IL years
Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW 750IL. That ranks 3rd out of 7 750IL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 78,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 1999 BMW 750IL problems

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

Visibility2 · ~78,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~40,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Visibility267%78,000——
Power Train133%40,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212005: 1200512007: 120071

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 BMW 750IL recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 BMW 750IL.

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Recent owner reports

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

Clouding of laminate layer between panes of double-pained security door glass reduces visibility and causes safety issues. The car with this $2600 oem option suffers from delamination of the windows, which reduces or eliminates visibility from the door windows. Nothing has been done yet to correct…

Visibility · received Feb 20, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10183007

There were no events leading up to the failure. The transmission on my 1999 bmw 750il screamed, & roared and lurched into foward and than nothing. No forward or reverse. At this time nothing has been done to correct the failure. From all the internet sites i have researched including nhtsa it…

Power Train · received Jun 30, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10127136

Vehicle is equipped with dual windows. Windows are starting to separate at top and in the middle. Please provide any further information.*ak

Visibility · received Aug 6, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8015609

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW 750IL?

Owners most often report visibility, power train problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW 750IL?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.