1989 BMW 535
2 recalls, 11 complaints - 3 TSBs
94V066000 Apr 11, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
FEED FUEL HOSES CAN HARDEN AND "SET" OVER TIME, ALLOWING A SEEPAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HOSE AND THE ENGINE FITTING. THE CLAMP USED TO HOLD THE HOSE TO THE FITTING IS UNABLE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HARDENING OF THE FEED FUEL HOSE.
Consequence
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 A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
A REDESIGNED FEED FUEL HOSE AND HOSE CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ALLEVIATE THE FUEL SEEPAGE.
90V016000 Jan 30, 1990
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FRONT SEAT CENTER, FOLD-DOWN ARM REST MAY CONTACT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RELEASE BUTTON AND PREVENTING THE BELT TONGUE FROM LATCHING WHEN BUCKLING UP.
Consequence
OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES WITH SHORTER VERSION THAT WILL NOT CONTACT THE ARMRESTS. NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION DATE; 2/90 IS PREPARED IN DRAFT FORM.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILS. *DH
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Sep 4, 1995
SUN ROOF OPENED ALL THE WAY PRIOR TO FAILING. *DSH
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Sep 4, 1995
POWER WINDOWS FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Sep 4, 1995
POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Jul 7, 1995
THROTTLE SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO SURGE/LOSS OF CONTROL. *DSH
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jul 7, 1995
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Sep 10, 1995
POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED, CAUSING DOORS NOT TO OPEN.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Sep 10, 1995
POWER WINDOWS FAILED. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Sep 10, 1995
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WITH SUNROOF PARTIALLY OPENED, SUNROOF OPENED FULLY AND FAILED TO OPERATE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Feb 27, 1995
VEHICLE GAS PEDAL JAMMED (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). *TW
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Mar 6, 1995
Incident date: Mar 6, 1995
HORN WILL NOT BLOW DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORT OR WIRING FAILURE. REPAIRED TWICE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 BMW 535
3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
130792(3700)
Aug 1, 1993
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FEED FUEL HOSES UPDATE. *TW
BMW 535 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 535 across all model years (1986, 1993).
10
Total Recalls
23
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths