Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 1990 BMW 750 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
4
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
1
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 50% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | — flat |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 25% | new |
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FRONT SEAT CENTER, FOLD-DOWN ARM REST MAY CONTACT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RELEASE BUTTON AND PREVENTING THE BELT TONGUE FROM LATCHING WHEN BUCKLING UP.
Consequence
OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES WITH SHORTER VERSION THAT WILL NOT CONTACT THE ARMRESTS. NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION DATE; 2/90 IS PREPARED IN DRAFT FORM.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“PARKED VEHICLE, SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERHOOD, NO WARNING INDICATION, 5 OR 6 MINUTES LATER, LEFT SIDE UNDERHOOD ENGULFED IN FLAMES; VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK”
“RECALL 98V178000, HEATER CORE RECALL CAUSED THE HEATER CORE TO CRACK, AND MANUFACTURER IS ONLY REPLACING THE RADIATOR CAP AND NOT THE HEATER CORE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK”
“RECALL 98V178000, HEATER CORE RECALL CAUSED THE HEATER CORE TO CRACK, AND MANUFACTURER IS ONLY REPLACING THE RADIATOR CAP AND NOT THE HEATER CORE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK”
The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1990 BMW 750. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.