Model year guide

1991 BMW 750IL

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1991 BMW 750IL is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1991 BMW 750IL — representative photo
Representative photo

1991 BMW 750IL at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1
Combined12–13 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1991 BMW 750IL recalls 1

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #96V110000 · 01/07/1996

THE AIR BAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB LOCATED IN THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN BREAK WITHOUT WARNING.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCKING TAB WITH ONE OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN.

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.

1991 BMW 750IL common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

1991 BMW 750IL MPG & running costs

Combined12–13 mpg
City11 mpg
Highway16 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,000
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume114 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$18,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1991 BMW 750IL costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$30,000
Fuel only$30,000
Per mile$0.40

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.

1991 BMW 750IL vehicles on record

Other BMW 750IL model years

1991 BMW 750IL — frequently asked questions

Does the 1991 BMW 750IL have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1991 BMW 750IL. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 BMW 750IL?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are vehicle speed control.

What gas mileage does the 1991 BMW 750IL get?

The 1991 BMW 750IL has U.S. EPA estimates of 12–13 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.