Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1990 BMW 535 peaked in 1995, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1990 BMW 535
Sedan, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from May 15, 1995 to Apr 30, 1999.
Recall campaigns covering this model year2178k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints4Below the median 1990 sedan
Severity index0.01990 sedans average 17.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 1990 BMW 535 name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 1990 BMW 535
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94V-066 | Apr 11, 1994 | Feed fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting | Fuel system | 116,300 | Repair or modification |
| 90V-016 | Jan 30, 1990 | Under certain conditions, front seat center, fold-down arm rest may contact the safety belt buckle, causing damage to the release button and… | Seat belts | 62,000 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1990 BMW 535
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 30, 1999East Lansing, MIHeater core
VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V178000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 837300 - Filed Mar 24, 1998Failure Feb 13, 1998LOS Gatos, CAService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CONSUMER STEPS ON THE BRAKES, THE COMPUTER SHOWS THE BRAKES LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING. *AK
NHTSA complaint 821708 - Filed Apr 5, 1996Failure Mar 28, 1996BAY Village, OHInterior/under dash
INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNDERNEATH THE POWER SEATS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 982368 - Filed May 15, 1995Failure Oct 2, 1991SAN Bruno, CAElectrical system
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/ POWER DOOR LOCK FAILURE, PREVENTING PASSENGER FROM EXITING VEHICLE. *SKD
NHTSA complaint 486053
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- EA92017 Engineering analysis, Visibility and wipers
HEATER CORE FAILURE
Opened Jun 2, 1992, closed Mar 30, 1993 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
5 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B510819 Jan 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. - MSG0415 Oct 1, 1996 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RECALL 96V110 - BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HAS INITIATED A RECALL CAMPAIGN WHICH INVOLVES THE AIRBAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB. *TW - 320193(3752) Apr 1, 1993 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW STYLE STEERING COLUMN. *TW - 130792(3700) Aug 1, 1993 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FEED FUEL HOSES UPDATE. *TW - 120894(4117) Jan 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE WILL NOT START. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.