CarRecallWatchThe 1988 BMW 735i has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (5 reports).
1988 BMW 735i recalls
Most common 1988 BMW 735i problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 BMW 735I. WHEN THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT SMELLED ANTIFREEZE FROM THE VENTS. THE ODOR WAS VERY STRONG AND FORCED HIM TO DRIVE WITH THE WINDOWS OPEN. INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS A FILM BUILD-UP OF ANTIFREEZE ON THE FRONT GLASS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE; THEREFORE, NO COMPENSATION WOULD BE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 172,000.
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR RADIATOR CAP. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY TOLD CONSUMER THAT RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
RECALL 98V178000/ RADIATOR RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED IN JUNE 1999, BUT VEHICLE OVERHEATED AGAIN. *AK
CONSUMERS VEHICLE RECALLED UNDER RECALL (98V-178) FOR COOLING SYSTEM, DEALER REFUSED REPAIR BECAUSE THE RADIATOR WAS MELTED DOWN DUE TO THE DEFECT. NLM
MUSTARD COLORED RELAY (TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY) 61 31 1 378 052 SOLDER POINTS FAILED (SAME AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED LKM MOSULE)
1988 BMW 735i questions
Does the 1988 BMW 735i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 BMW 735i: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 BMW 735i?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Seats (3), Exterior Lighting (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 BMW 735i 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.