Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1985 BMW 635 peaked in 1996, 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
1985 BMW 635
Coupe, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Oct 29, 1996 to Oct 29, 1996.
Recall campaigns covering this model year140 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 1985 coupe
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1985 BMW 635 name steering
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 1985 BMW 635
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85V-065 | May 22, 1985 | Incorrect machining of the seating surface of the wheels where it contacts the hub of the car may prevent the wheels from mounting securely to the hub | Wheels | 40 | Not stated |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1985 BMW 635
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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Oct 29, 1996Failure Oct 27, 1996Birmingham, ALGear box (other than rack and pinion)
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE STEERING BOX, WHERE IT ATTACHED TO THE SUBFRAME, BROKE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 804222
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
4 NHTSA investigations on file
- EA92017 Engineering analysis, Visibility and wipers
HEATER CORE FAILURE
Opened Jun 2, 1992, closed Mar 30, 1993 · led to a recall - EA90002 Engineering analysis, Brakes
MSTR CYL FAILS TO RELEASE
Opened Oct 12, 1989, closed Oct 30, 1990 - EA89007 Engineering analysis, Brakes
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
Opened Dec 23, 1988, closed Jul 26, 1989 - PE88086 Preliminary evaluation, Brakes
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
Opened Aug 2, 1988, closed Dec 23, 1988
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication 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.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.