Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1997 BMW 735 peaked in 1998, 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
1997 BMW 735
Sedan. Owner complaints on file from Jun 29, 1998 to Jun 29, 1998.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 1997 sedan
Severity index100.01997 sedans average 14.9
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1997 BMW 735 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
No recall campaign lists the 1997 BMW 735
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1997 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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 29, 1998Failure May 29, 1998Jacksonville, FLAccessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1 injured
THE JACK ROLLS WHEN TRYING TO CHANGE THE TIRE. THE JACK,WHEN THE CAR IS UP AFTER ONE INCH FROM THE GROUND, IT WILL ROLL. THE PAD ON THE JACK AND THE RUBBER PLUG IN THE FRONT OF THE JACK WILL FALL OUT. THE INCIDENT OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT ON FLAT SERVICE. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA complaint 824795
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
3 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. - B122917 Dec 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module. - 72/07/96 Dec 1, 1996 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CHILD AIRBAG LETTER, WARNING LABEL AND SAFETY REFERENCE CARD. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.