1995 BMW 750IL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 BMW 750IL
The 1995 BMW 750IL has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION, SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly (1 complaint), and Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1995 BMW 750IL
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1995 BMW 750IL, potentially affecting up to 50,150 vehicles.
Recall 10E021000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
| 150 vehicles affected
Defect: FCP GROTON IS RECALLING CERTAIN STEERING CENTER DRAG LINKS, P/N 32 21 1 096 057, SOLD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 2001 BMW 740I, 740IL, AND 750IL PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHAFT OF THE STEERING CENTER TIE ROD MAY SHEAR OFF.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT, WITHOUT WARNING, IN IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: FCP GROTON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE TIE ROD WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JUNE 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FCP GROTON TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-634-0063.
View full details →Recall 97V140000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
| 29,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AND LOWER SPRING MOUNTS.
View full details →Recall 95V238000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 18,000 vehicles affected
Defect: FUEL SEEPAGE CAN OCCUR BETWEEN A HOSE AND THE METAL FUEL LINE ON EITHER END OF THE HOSE RESULTING IN FUEL ODOR.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO FUEL HOSES, FOUR METAL FUEL LINES AND ASSOCIATED CLAMPS.
View full details →Recall 95V192000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 3,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTING EYE ON THE RIGHT SIDE REAR AXLE HUB CARRIER WAS PRODUCED WITH A CASTING FLAW.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR A CASTING FLAW IN THE RIGHT SIDE REAR AXLE CARRIER AND IF FOUND, REPLACE THE CARRIER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 BMW 750IL
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 BMW 750IL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INDICATED A MALFUNCTION FOR AT LEAST THE SIXTH TIME IN A YEAR AND A HALF. NLM
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
Safety Rating for the 1995 BMW 750IL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 BMW 750IL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 BMW 750IL
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1995 BMW 750IL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
99EA03 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
A VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN INITIATED REQUIRING INSTALLATION OF TWO CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVES ON THE ENGINE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 BMW 750IL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 750IL
- 1990 BMW 750IL — 2 complaints
- 1991 BMW 750IL — 1 complaint
- 1992 BMW 750IL — 4 complaints
- 1995 BMW 750IL (current)
- 1996 BMW 750IL — 1 complaint
- 1997 BMW 750IL — 2 complaints
- 1998 BMW 750IL — 8 complaints
- 1999 BMW 750IL — 3 complaints
- 2000 BMW 750IL — 2 complaints