1996 BMW 750ilProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 BMW 750il, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 22, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 BMW 750il has problems

1 complaint 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
Suspension10

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

2 recalls

1996 BMW 750il 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.

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

1996 vs. every other 750il 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 750il median. How we score

'90'91'92'95'96'97'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 750il owners report

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

FRONT END SUSPENSION EXPERIENCES NOISE ON BUMPY ROAD SURFACES, TEN ATTEMPTS TO FIX NOISE PROBLEM, HOWEVER STILL CONTINUES TO EXHIBIT NOISE. MJS
Complaint 514324 · Jan 29, 1997

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