1990 BMW 535I
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 BMW 535I. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 BMW 535I. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. if the indications of a critical overheating condition IS not noticed by the driver, it IS possible that damage to, or failure of, a…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. Following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle IS stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.
Owner complaints
2 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving about 3 mph struck another vehicle on the passenger's side, and driver's air bag did not deploy.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · 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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 50898Announcement that owners of vehicles involved in recalls 96v110 and 96v111 will be combined into one mailing.
- 50896Recall 96v110 - BMW of north america has initiated a recall campaign which involves the airbag contact ring locking tab.
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