Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1992 BMW 735 peaked in 1999, 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 735
Sedan, gasoline. Owner complaints on file from Jun 17, 1999 to Mar 30, 2001.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1116k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Below the median 1992 sedan
Severity index0.01992 sedans average 17.4
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 1992 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
One recall campaign covers the 1992 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 |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1992 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.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 30, 2001Failure Mar 29, 2001Santa Maria, CASeats
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH DRIVER'S SEAT TILTED TO RIGHT AND FELL BACKWARDS PART OF THE WAY. NOW STUCK IN THAT POSITION.*AK DEALER STATED THAT THE CABLE CAME OFF OF THE TRACK. *SLC
NHTSA complaint 884683 - Filed Jun 17, 1999Failure Sep 8, 1998Napa, CACooling system
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE IS ALWAYS OVERHEATING, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL VEHICLE COOL OFF. DEALER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, AND CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. ALSO, WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED IT OVERHEATS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 840386
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. - 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 - 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.