2001 BMW 750IL Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2001 BMW 750IL, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2001 BMW 750IL
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fan. Owner notification began september 28, 2001. This is a supplement to a recall that began during september 2001 (see recall campaign 01v206). Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized…
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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fan. Owner notification began september 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…
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Tires: sidewall
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires. (18-inch tires are standard equipment on the m5 and optional equipment on the 7-series models). The machine used to mount and inflate the tires on the wheels at the assembly plant may have damaged the sidewall of one or more tires. The damaged area could weaken to the…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tires and if damage from the mounting machine is found, the tire will be replaced. Owner notification began march 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 BMW 750IL have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 106,667 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Car was parked in the garage and running. Heard loud pop noise. Call my friend to check on it. He raised the car and looks like the gas tank has imploded (like a bend can). Vehicle is operational. I h”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 5, 2015 · Fuel/propulsion system
“This vehicle model with the v12 engine has a system that heats the catalytic converters shortly after start to reduce tailpipe emissions during cold starts. This system is known by BMW's trade name of”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 17, 2011 · Electrical system
Compare BMW 750IL model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 750IL model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 BMW 750IL | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 BMW 750IL | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 BMW 750IL | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 BMW 750IL | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 BMW 750IL | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 BMW 750IL | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 BMW 750IL | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 BMW 750IL | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 BMW 750IL | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 BMW 750IL | 3 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2001 BMW 750IL
How do I know if my 2001 BMW 750IL has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2001 BMW 750IL; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V001000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.