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1988 BMW 750Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1988 BMW 750, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 4, 1996. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 BMW 750 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1988 BMW 750 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 90V-016 · Jan 30, 1990 · 62,000 vehicles

Risk. OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 89V-005 · Jan 17, 1989 · 4,729 vehicles

Risk. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, PEDAL MAY BECOME STUCK AND NOTFULLY RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE DRIVER REMOVES HIS FOOT FROM THEPEDAL CAUSING LOSS OF…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 88V-135 · Aug 11, 1988 · 8,187 vehicles

Risk. THERE MAY BE LOOSENESS OF, OR NOISE IN, THE SEATBACK;ALSO, DURING A SEVERE REAR IMPACT, SEATBACK MIGHT NOT SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

1988 vs. every other 750 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 750 median. How we score

'88'89'90'91'92'95'96'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1988 BMW 750, and the recalls they led to.

  1. HEATER CORE FAILUREEA92017 · closed Mar 30, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-015
In owners' words

What 750 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

IGNITION COIL SHORTD OUT, CAUSING ELECTRONIC CHIP (DME) CONTROLLING ENGINE TO BURN OUT, WHICH IN TURN, RESULTED IN (EML) WHICH CONTROL FUEL FLOW TO BURN OUT. *AK
Complaint 508237 · Sep 4, 1996

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