no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ON, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION.
1990 BMW 735ilProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1990 BMW 735il, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2002. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1990 BMW 735il has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1990 BMW 735il 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.
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
1990 vs. every other 735il 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 735il median. How we score
'90'91'92
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 735il owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED BACKWARD IN WHICH THE VEHICLE STRUCK AN ELECTRICAL BOX, PUNCTURED THE GAS TANK AND BURST INTO FLAMES. MR *JB
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