Under certain conditions, front seat center, fold-down arm rest may contact the safety belt buckle, causing damage to the release button and preventing the belt tongue from latching when buckling up.
1988-1990 · 3 model years
BMW 750 Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the BMW 750 across 3 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1988 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the visibility & wipers, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
750 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 750 problems
BMW 750 recalls 3
Accelerator pedals may not have been properly attached to the floor pan during assembly.
The driver and/or passenger seatbacks may not have been fully attached to the seat base reclining arms (attaching brackets).
Latest 750 complaints
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
The vehicle was in motion and the engine cought fire ( engine compartment fire). *Ak
Windshield washer fluid fire caused by a defective windshield washer heater. *Ak
Windshield washer/heater discharge nozzle shorted out, causing vehicle fire. *Ak
Questions about the BMW 750
Which BMW 750 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1988 (4). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1988 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which BMW 750 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1990 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 750 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common BMW 750 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the visibility & wipers (2), electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the BMW 750 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all BMW 750 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data