1992 BMW 535i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1992 BMW 535i has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).

3Recalls
3Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1992 BMW 535i recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Recall 98V178Aug 4, 1998340,000 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal

Recall 96V110Jul 1, 199675,000 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 96V111Jul 1, 1996180,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1992 BMW 535i problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Air Bags2

What owners report

2001-12-27, Air Bags
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE FRONT OF HER VEHICLE SMASHED INTO THE RIGHT REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, CONSUMERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING A DEEP LACERATION TO HER ARM, AND SEVERE DISCOLORATION TO HER FOREARM, CONSUMER CONTINUES TO UNDERGO TREATMENT AND BELIEVES THAT THE DESIGN OF THE AIR BAG AND ITS SUBSEQUENT DEPLOYMENT WAS THE CAUSE OF HER INJURIES. *SLC
2000-04-18, Engine And Engine Cooling
BMW ACKNOWLEDGED DEFECT IN RADIATOR CAP ON THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE SAYING IT CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN SYSTEM, BUT WILL NOT REPAIR PROBLEMS THAT IT CAUSES FROM THE DEFECTIVE PART. *AK
1999-11-29, Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE PRIOR TO NOTICE RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM REPAIRS (98V-178). MJS

1992 BMW 535i questions

Does the 1992 BMW 535i have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1992 BMW 535i: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System; Air Bags:Frontal; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 BMW 535i?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Air Bags (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1992 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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