Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1992 BMW 535 peaked in 1997, 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
1992 BMW 535
Sedan, gasoline. Owner complaints on file from Jul 31, 1997 to Sep 1, 1998.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1116k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Below the median 1992 sedan
Severity index50.01992 sedans average 17.4
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 1992 BMW 535 name equipment
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
One recall campaign covers the 1992 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 |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1992 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.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 1, 1998Failure Aug 24, 1998Darien, CTAir conditioner
CONDENSATION FROM THE A/C UNIT LEAKED ONTO RADIO WIRING CAUSING THE RADIO TO SHORT.
NHTSA complaint 539897 - Filed Jul 31, 1997Failure Jul 31, 1997SAN Anselmo, CASwitchFire
WHILE DRIVING, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, CAUSED THE SWITCH TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 814625
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
2 NHTSA investigations on file
- EA95013 Engineering analysis, Airbags
AIR BAG WIRING FAILURE
Opened Mar 31, 1995, closed Jul 15, 1996 · led to a recall - 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 - 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 - 120794(4116) Jan 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE WILL NOT START, PRIMARILY DURING COLD WEATHER OR HIGH ALTITUDE. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.