1998 BMW 750IL
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 BMW 750IL is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1998 BMW 750IL at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1998 BMW 750IL 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.
1998 BMW 750IL common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1998 BMW 750IL 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 750IL 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.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1998 BMW 750IL. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 13
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. Showing the 10 most recent of 13.
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 2017A 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 2000SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DSP AMPLIFIER SWITCHING TO
Bulletin 651998 · Equipment · Feb 1999REPLACEMENT HEATER CORES FOR E38 VEHICLES. *YC
Bulletin 64 01 98 · Visibility · Mar 1998INFORMATION ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL AND FUEL FILLER CAP / FILLER DOOR LABELS. *YC
Bulletin 16 01 98 · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 1998VARIOUS INFORMATION REGARDING DEACTIVATION OF AIRBAGS. *YC
Bulletin 72 08 97 · Air Bags · Feb 1998SUBJECT ON TANK VENTILATION LEAK COUPLERS. *YC
Bulletin 04 01 98 · Feb 1998Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 750IL. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the BMW 750IL
The BMW E38 is the third generation of the BMW 7 Series luxury cars and was produced from 1994 until 2001. The E38 replaced the E32 7 Series and was produced with petrol and turbo-diesel straight-six and V8 engines, along with a petrol V12 flagship model. Three wheelbase lengths were available — short (i), long (iL) and Limousine (L7).
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.