Most common 1997 BMW 750il problems
Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW 750il complaints by model year
Best 750il years: 1996, 1997. Compare all years →
1997 BMW 750il recalls (2)
Equipment › Other › Labels
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 the passenger…
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 › Front › Springs › Coil springs
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front springs and lower spring mounts.
1997 BMW 750il engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 12-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 18 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1997 BMW 750il a good car?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1997 750il rates few complaints: 25% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 750il at the same age. It is one of the best 750il years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 BMW 750il?
The windows, wipers & sunroof — 2 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year, most often about glass, side/rear.
How many recalls does the 1997 BMW 750il have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1997 BMW 750il, the most recent from February 26, 2013 (labels). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the BMW 750il?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1996 and 1997. See the full BMW 750il years comparison.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.