1990 BMW 535i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1990 BMW 535i has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (1 report).

2Recalls
2Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 535i?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1990 BMW 535i recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Recall 98V178Aug 4, 1998340,000 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 96V111Jul 1, 1996180,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1990 BMW 535i problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Vehicle Speed Control1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Air Bags1

What owners report

2000-05-31, Air Bags
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 3 MPH STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, AND DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
2000-01-06, Vehicle Speed Control
THERE WAS A RECALL IN 1997 OF THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE SIMILAR, BMW 525I. NHTSA # 97V131000 CONCERNING RADIATOR CAP. ALSO, SUUDEN ACCELERATION. *AK

1990 BMW 535i questions

Does the 1990 BMW 535i have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1990 BMW 535i: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 BMW 535i?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 BMW 535i has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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