CarRecallWatchThe 1989 BMW 735i has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (8 reports).
1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1989 BMW 735i recalls
Most common 1989 BMW 735i problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
PRIOR TO RECALL #98V178 CONSUMER HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLANT SYSTEM, CONSUMER STATES ENGINE WENT OUT DUE TO AN OVERHEATED SYSTEM WITHOUT ANY WARNING, IT WAS THEN REPAIRED AND LESS THAN ONE YEAR LATER THE SYSTEM OVERHEATED AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE PROBLEMS WERE FOUND WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM, AS RECENT AS JUNE 2001 THE VEHICLE ONCE AGAIN BLEW A HOSE CONSUMER, WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER BEFORE THE ENGINE WAS LOST.*JB
THERMOSTAT BROKE AND BLEW A HOSE/HEATER DEVELOPED A CRACK, AND THIS FOGGED UP THE WINDOW. CONSUMER COULDN'T SEE. ALSO, ANTIFREEZE SMELL WAS IN THE CABIN, AND WATER PUMP BROKE. *AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUED ELECTRICAL FAILURES, REPAIRS COMPLETED SEVERAL TIMES HOWEVER CONTINUES TO FAIL CAUSING SHORTING OUT OF COMPONENTS AND VEHICLE STALLING. MJS
1989 BMW 735i questions
Does the 1989 BMW 735i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1989 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 1989 BMW 735i?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (8), Electrical System (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 BMW 735i has been fixed?
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