Model year guide

1988 BMW 750il

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 BMW 750il is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1988 BMW 750il at a glance

Safety recalls1

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1988 BMW 750il recalls 1

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System NHTSA Campaign #98V178000 · NHTSA lists this under 750ila · 04/08/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM PRESSURE. IF THE INDICATIONS OF A CRITICAL OVERHEATING CONDITION IS NOT NOTICED BY THE DRIVER, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DAMAGE TO, OR FAILURE OF, A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT COULD OCCUR.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Oct 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.

1988 BMW 750il trims & engines on record

Engines
5.0L 12-cyl 295 hp

1988 BMW 750il vehicles on record

1988 BMW 750ilWBAGC8319J2765378

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1988 BMW 750il — frequently asked questions

Does the 1988 BMW 750il have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1988 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 free.

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