1995 BMW 735iProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1995 BMW 735i, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 19, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 BMW 735i 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
Electrical system10

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

1 recall

1995 BMW 735i 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

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Recall 98V-178 · Aug 4, 1998 · 340,000 vehicles

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…

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

1995 vs. every other 735i 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 735i median. How we score

'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 735i owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THIS MUSTARD COLORED RELAY WENT BAD AND CAUSED ME TO BE PULLED OVER AND WARNED, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. UPON SPEAKING WITH OTHER 7 SERIES BMW OWNERS I FOUND THAT THEY ALSO HAD THIS RELAY FAIL. VERY DANGEROUS! *AK
Complaint 716219 · Dec 19, 1999

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