Does the 1997 BMW 750iL have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, visibility, steering, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1997 BMW 750iL recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 BMW 750iL?

2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 BMW 750iL recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 BMW 750iL. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your BMW been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1997 BMW 750iL recalls, newest first

February 26, 2013NHTSA 13V0630004 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera, one 1997 BMW 750IL, and two 1986 BMW 635 CSI vehicles for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors." While performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, labels with an incorrect size font were applied to the passenger side mirror.
Consequence: Drivers of these vehicles may not know the proximity of the objects in the passenger side mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: US Specs will notify owners and correct the statement on the passenger mirror of the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.
Components: Equipment › Other › Labels; Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 27, 2010NHTSA 10E021000150 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Fcp groton is recalling certain steering center drag links, p/n 32 21 1 096 057, sold from December 1, 2009 through April 9, 2010 as replacement equipment for model year 1995 through 2001 BMW 740I, 740IL, and 750IL passenger vehicles. The shaft of the steering center tie rod may shear off.
Consequence: This condition would result, without warning, in immediate and complete loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Fcp groton will notify owners and the tie rod will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about June 1, 2010. Owners may contact fcp groton toll-free at 1-877-634-0063.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 22, 1997NHTSA 97V14000029,000 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Road grit and gravel associated with winter road conditions can penetrate the rubber of the lower front spring mounts and accumulate in the mounts causing notches or pits to develop. These notches can develop cracks resulting in breakage of a bottom coil of the spring.
Consequence: The vehicle's ride height could be affected causing noise while the vehicle is driven. The vehicle's dynamic stability can be affected reducing the driver's ability to maintain control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front springs and lower spring mounts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 BMW 750iL with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Side/rear2
Visibility › Glass2

Other BMW 750iL years

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Questions

Does the 1997 BMW 750iL have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, visibility, steering, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 BMW 750iL recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 BMW 750iL?: 2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.