1992 BMW 535I
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1992 BMW 535I. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1992 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 air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this happens, the contact ring wiring could eventually break. The air bag readiness indicator lamp (srs or airbag) in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the air bag would not deploy in the event of a frontal impact vehicle collision.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the locking tab with one of a different design.
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
3 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- 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
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Vehicle experienced recall component failure prior to notice resulting in extensive engine cooling system repairs (98v-178). Mjs
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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