1997 BMW 750IL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 BMW 750IL
The 1997 BMW 750IL has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR, STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibilityglass Siderear (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 BMW 750IL
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1997 BMW 750IL, potentially affecting up to 29,158 vehicles.
Recall 13V063000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 4 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Drivers of these vehicles may not know the proximity of the objects in the passenger side mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 13V063000 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
| 4 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Drivers of these vehicles may not know the proximity of the objects in the passenger side mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 1997 BMW 750IL
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 BMW 750IL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 TOP EDGE AND CAORNERS OF THE DOOR GLASS AND WORK INWARD UNTIL EVENTUALLY ONE CANNOT SEE THROUGH THE WINDOW. THE WINDOW GLASS IS LIKELY DEFECTIVE.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 BMW 750IL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 BMW 750IL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 BMW 750IL
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 BMW 750IL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
64 01 98 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
REPLACEMENT HEATER CORES FOR E38 VEHICLES. *YC
00/11/96R — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NEW VEHICLE PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 BMW 750IL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 750IL
- 1992 BMW 750IL — 4 complaints
- 1995 BMW 750IL — 3 complaints
- 1996 BMW 750IL — 1 complaint
- 1997 BMW 750IL (current)
- 1998 BMW 750IL — 8 complaints
- 1999 BMW 750IL — 3 complaints
- 2000 BMW 750IL — 2 complaints
- 2001 BMW 750IL — 5 complaints