no report yet
Air bags: frontal
Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CONTACT RING WIRING COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK.
1991 BMW 735ilProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1991 BMW 735il, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 23, 1999. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1991 BMW 735il has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1991 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.
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.
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 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 exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD HEADLIGHTS COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN SWITCHED TO HIGH BEAMS, IF THE HEADLIGHTS ARE OFF, THEN THEY WON'T COME ON. *AK
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