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1991 BMW 535Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1991 BMW 535, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 9, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 BMW 535 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1991 BMW 535 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 94V-066 · Apr 11, 1994 · 116,300 vehicles

Risk. FUEL SEEPAGE BETWEEN THE FEED FUEL HOSE AND THE ENGINE FITTING CAN RESULT IN FREE FUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 92V-101 · Jul 10, 1992 · 637 vehicles

Risk. IF THE NUT WERE TO LOOSEN, MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE VALVECOULD BE IMPAIRED, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE BEING UNABLE TO DECELERATE WHEN THEGAS PEDAL IS RELEASED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other 535 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 535 median. How we score

'85'86'87'89'90'91'92'93'94'96
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 BMW 535, and the recalls they led to.

  1. HEATER CORE FAILUREEA92017 · closed Mar 30, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-015
  2. AIR BAG WIRING FAILUREEA95013 · closed Jul 15, 1996
    Led to recall 96V-110
In owners' words

What 535 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE WAS UNDER RECALL 98178000. BUT OWNER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. VEHICLE BROKE DOWN.TOWED TO DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT COOLANT SYSTEM RADIATOR CAP WAS AT FAULT. THIS HAD CAUSED THE PROBLEMS WITH THE WATER PUMP. CONSUMER WAS UNHAPPY FOR NOT RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE. *AK
Complaint 844618 · Aug 9, 1999

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