1990 BMW 735I
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 BMW 735I. 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
4 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
The coolant system failed. the vehicle over heated at any speed*nlm the hoses radiator and cap were replaced, however the vehicle continued to over heat. *ts *jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
This mustard colored module causes the computer to warn the driver of a failed parking light and/or tail light when the headlights are turned on. every time these lights are turned on, this module sends a signal to the driver. upon inspecting the lights when this warning occurs, the lights are…
This mustard colored module causes the computer to warn the driver of a failed parking light and/or tail light when the headlights are turned on. every time these lights are turned on, this module sends a signal to the driver. upon inspecting the lights when this warning occurs, the lights are fully functional. however, about one third of the time these lights (the front left parking light, the rear left parking light, and the right rear marker light in the bumper) actaully fail. these lights fail even though their fillaments are still good. what IS causing this problem IS a cracked solder joint inside of this mustard colored relay. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Recall 96v111000. Brake lights computer has a readout that shows a defect in this system which occurred intermittently. Dealer contacted many times and problem still exists. also, recall 98v178000, cooling system. Radiator and water pump were replaced. Dealer contacted and did not remedy the problem. Vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. Provide further information. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
When engine IS running the fuel line leaks gas on the hot manifold. *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.
- 50897Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch.
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