Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1990 BMW 735 peaked in 1995, with 2 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 735
Sedan, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Mar 10, 1995 to Sep 17, 1996.
Recall campaigns covering this model year2178k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints3Below the median 1990 sedan
Severity index33.31990 sedans average 17.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 1990 BMW 735 name engine and cooling
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 735
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 735
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.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 17, 1996Failure Sep 3, 1996Pomona, NYRadiator assembly
CONSUMER STATES THAT HE WENT TO CHECK THE OIL IN THE ENGINE AND THE RADIATOR HOSE EXPLODED AND GAVE HIM 2ND AND 3RD DEGREE BURNS.*AK
NHTSA complaint 802525 - Filed Sep 29, 1995Failure Aug 25, 1995Hilton Head, SCVehicle speed controlCrash
VEHICLE PARKED; TURNED ON IGNITION; SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE; ENGINE ACCELERATED; VEHICLE LURCHED BACKWARDS FULL SPEED; WENT INTO WOODED AREA ACROSS STREET.
NHTSA complaint 972730 - Filed Mar 10, 1995Failure Dec 1, 1994Greenwich, CTGear box (other than rack and pinion)
STEERING BOX HAS TO BE REPLACED, POWER STEERING CUTS OUT. TT
NHTSA complaint 961736
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
6 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. - MSG1016 Oct 1, 1996 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW - 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 - 110794(4089) Dec 1, 1994 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW RADIATOR COOLANT HOSES. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.