1998 BMW 750I
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 BMW 750I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 17 on record.
1998 BMW 750I at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1998 BMW 750I recalls 2
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.
Fix: 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE SURFACE HARDENING. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE SHAFT EXPERIENCING PREMATURE WEAR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1998 BMW 750I MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1998 BMW 750I costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 3
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Bulletin B510819 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jan 2024SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
Bulletin B122917 · Equipment · Dec 2017ENGINE CRANKS, BUT WILL NOT START. *YC
Bulletin 65 02 98 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 1998Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 750I. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the BMW 750I
The BMW 7 Series is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by the German automaker BMW since 1977. It is the successor to the BMW E3 "New Six" sedan and is now in its seventh generation.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
1998 BMW 750I vehicles on record
1998 BMW 750IWBAGK21030DH40928
1998 BMW 750IWBAGB510X01646481
1998 BMW 750IWBAGG21000DG25818
1998 BMW 750IWBAGG21000DG26404
1998 BMW 750IWBAGG01070DD93108
1998 BMW 750IWBAGG210X0DG26328
1998 BMW 750IWBAGG01010DD93332
1998 BMW 750IWBAGG01080DD93392
1998 BMW 750IWBAGG01060DD93147
1998 BMW 750IWBAGG210X0DG25261
1998 BMW 750IWBAGG21070DG26562
1998 BMW 750IWBAGG01080DD93165
1998 BMW 750IWBAGG21060DG25905
1998 BMW 750IWBAGF61060DG39314
1998 BMW 750IWBAGG21090DG26028
1998 BMW 750IWBAGG21060DG26035
1998 BMW 750IWBAGB410503148414