Bmw 750IL problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
20 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
104,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 to 2001 model years. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 20 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 20.0% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 10.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 5.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 5.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear | 5 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 |
Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear: 5; Air Bags: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Visibility: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2004: 3; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 3; 2008: 2; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2013: 1; 2015: 2
Pattern summary
Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10055138 · 2004-01-29 (January 29, 2004)
HAIRLINE CRACK IN FUEL TANK CAUSED FUEL LEAKAGE. REPORT FROM REPAIR SHOP THAT THIS IS COMMON DEFECT ON 1997 & 1998 BMW740 &750 SERIES CARS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 104,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10055138 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10702169 · 2015-03-27 (March 27, 2015)
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 VIOLENTLY.I HAD MY LEFT ARM ON ARMREST AND IT RECEIVED MAJOR IMPACT ,WHILE I RECEIVED MULTIPLE INJURIES TO MY HEAD ,NECK,LEFT EAR AND BACK.UPON PULLING CAR OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD,THE GAS TANK HAD ALSO RUPTURED FOR UNKNOWN REASONS AT THE SAME TIME.COMPLETE INS…
Owner-reported narrative. 89,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10702169 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10520945 · 2013-06-20 (June 20, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 750IL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 00V048000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 119,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10520945 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10127136 · 2005-06-30 (June 30, 2005)
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 APPEARS THAT THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE ONE THAT HAS A FAULTY TRANSMISSION AND YET BMW AND THE DEALER SAY NO AND DENY ANY LIABILITY. YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER WILL BE MOST APPRECIATED. THE NHTSA RECALL ID # IS 99V005000. THANKS.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10127136 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10440277 · 2011-12-17 (December 17, 2011)
THIS VEHICLE MODEL WITH THE V12 ENGINE HAS A SYSTEM THAT HEATS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS SHORTLY AFTER START TO REDUCE TAILPIPE EMISSIONS DURING COLD STARTS. THIS SYSTEM IS KNOWN BY BMW'S TRADE NAME OF ECAT. THE SYSTEM IS POWERED BY THE STARTING BATTERY (BMW V12S USE TWO BATTERIES - ONE FOR STARTING AND POWERING THESE HIGH-CURRENT ECAT HEATERS; THE OTHER BATTERY IS USED TO POWER ALL OTHER VEHICLE ELECTRICAL LOADS LIKE HVAC, ENTERTAINMENT, POWER WINDOWS ETC. THE V8 AND I6 MODEL BMWS DO NOT USE THIS SYSTEM. ON TUESDAY, 12/13/2011, I GOT IN M…
Owner-reported narrative. 114,001 miles reported. Look up ODI 10440277 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
1990: 0; 1991: 1; 1992: 1; 1995: 3; 1996: 2; 1997: 2; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2000: 1; 2001: 3