1996 BMW 750IL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 BMW 750IL
The 1996 BMW 750IL has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspensionfront (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 BMW 750IL
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1996 BMW 750IL, potentially affecting up to 47,150 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 →Owner Complaints for the 1996 BMW 750IL
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 BMW 750IL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FRONT END SUSPENSION EXPERIENCES NOISE ON BUMPY ROAD SURFACES, TEN ATTEMPTS TO FIX NOISE PROBLEM, HOWEVER STILL CONTINUES TO EXHIBIT NOISE. MJS
Safety Rating for the 1996 BMW 750IL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 BMW 750IL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 BMW 750IL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 BMW 750IL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 750IL
- 1991 BMW 750IL — 1 complaint
- 1992 BMW 750IL — 4 complaints
- 1995 BMW 750IL — 3 complaints
- 1996 BMW 750IL (current)
- 1997 BMW 750IL — 2 complaints
- 1998 BMW 750IL — 8 complaints
- 1999 BMW 750IL — 3 complaints
- 2000 BMW 750IL — 2 complaints
- 2001 BMW 750IL — 5 complaints