The 1988 BMW 7 Series has 6 recalls, the most serious affecting certain 750iL models where the gas pedal can wedge between the floor-mounted stop and the carpet on the transmission tunnel, leaving the throttle stuck open.
The two seat recalls cover different but related concerns. On certain models, the front seatback may not have been fully seated on its recliner arms, producing looseness or noise under normal use and, in a severe rear-end collision, potentially collapsing rather than supporting the occupant. On a separate but related issue, the front center fold-down armrest can press against and damage the seatbelt buckle if the seatback is pushed upright while the armrest is locked in the horizontal position, which can compromise the buckle's ability to hold the belt securely in a crash.
On the cooling side, if a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt fails, coolant temperature and pressure can rise sharply. That excess pressure can crack or split a seam in the heater core end piece, sending hot coolant into the cabin through the heating vents. There are also two emissions compliance recalls, both affecting certain 750iL models that do not meet the required exhaust emissions standards.
