1998 BMW 750IL Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 104,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 15 mpgcombined, 5.4L 12-cyl RWD · 13 city / 18 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 BMW 750IL (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 BMW 750IL. The part named most often is visibility, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and air bags (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 104,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Visibility complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system2 33%
- Air bags1 17%
- Equipment1 17%
- Tires1 17%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The security windows have started to delaminate and have cracked the drivers window. All four door windows have this problem. It looks like a bad tint job. Vision is compromised to a certain extent.”
NHTSA complaint #10172869, filed 2006-11Fuel system: “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 inspection of vehicle and under body revealed no…”
NHTSA complaint #10702169, filed 2015-03, 89,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 89,000 and 165,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1998 BMW 750IL version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750il RWD | 5.4L 12-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 BMW 750IL in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10152674Nov 1, 2018Equipment. Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
- 10142928Dec 1, 2017Electrical system, Engine cooling. SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME (FOR O2 SENSORS): Due to DME software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in DME 5.2.1 control module:
- 10135028Dec 1, 2017Equipment. SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
Other model years of the BMW 750IL
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 | 104,000 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 BMW 750IL have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 BMW 750IL as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 BMW 750IL is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 1998 BMW 750IL been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1998 BMW 750IL get?
The EPA rates the 1998 BMW 750IL (750il, 5.4L 12-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 BMW 750IL reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 104,000 miles and the middle half falls between 89,000 and 165,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.