1999 BMW 750I
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1999 BMW 750I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 13 on record.
1999 BMW 750I at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1999 BMW 750I recalls 1
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.
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.
1999 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 1999 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 6
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 2024Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
Bulletin B650916 · Equipment · Nov 2018SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
Bulletin B122917 · Equipment · Dec 2017SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME (FOR O2 SENSORS): Due to DME software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in DME 5.2.1 control module:
Bulletin B122817 · Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2017SUBJECT PERTAINING TO STANDARD CELLULAR TELEPHONE INSTALLATION. *TT
Bulletin 840100 · Equipment · Mar 2000A VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN INITIATED REQUIRING INSTALLATION OF TWO CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVES ON THE ENGINE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin 99EA03 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2000Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 750IL. 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.
1999 BMW 750I vehicles on record
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1999 BMW 750IWBAGG01070DD93190
1999 BMW 750IWBAGG01010DD93346
1999 BMW 750IWBAGG21090DG26532
1999 BMW 750IWBAGA71060DA79640
1999 BMW 750IWBAGJ010X0DG50165
1999 BMW 750IWBAGJ01010DG50166
1999 BMW 750IWBAGG01000DD93600
1999 BMW 750IWBAGG01030DD93445
1999 BMW 750IWBAGG01070DD93352
1999 BMW 750IWBAGJ01080DG50195
1999 BMW 750IWBAGJ01060DG50664
1999 BMW 750IWBAGB410303150825