How many recalls does the 1997 BMW 750il have?

The 1997 BMW 750il has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1997 BMW 750il has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1997 BMW 750il?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is visibility.

1997 BMW 750il Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1997 BMW 750il has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 29,004 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 13V063000 2013-02-26 4 affected

Defect

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…

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.

SUSPENSION 97V140000 1997-08-22 29,000 affected

Defect

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.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The lamination or insulation in the double pane door glass breaks down over time causing the glass to cloud up. The clouding is so severe that it is no longer possible to see through the glass in areas where the couding exists. This presents a serious safety issue. The clouding will start along…”

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR · reported 2004-04-20

“1997 750il bmw. Consumer states the driver side front and back windows are double glazed. The film between the two sheets of glass is delaminating. Windows are turning white and creating a blind spot *tgw”

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR · reported 1901-01-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 BMW 750il as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.