1992 BMW 535I
3 recalls, 5 complaints - 4 TSBs
98V178000 Aug 4, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM PRESSURE. IF THE INDICATIONS OF A CRITICAL OVERHEATING CONDITION IS NOT NOTICED BY T... Read more
Consequence
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 TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.
96V110000 Jul 1, 1996
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
THE AIR BAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB LOCATED IN THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN BREAK WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CONTACT RING WIRING COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK. THE AIR BAG READINESS INDICATOR LAMP (SRS OR AIRBAG) IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL ILLUMINATE, AND THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT VEHICLE COLLISION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCKING TAB WITH ONE OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN.
96V111000 Jul 1, 1996
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SWITCH TO REMAIN IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS ON" POSITION.
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ON, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION. FOLLOWING DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS STOPPING, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
2 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
AIR BAGS
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Mar 27, 2001
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE FRONT OF HER VEHICLE SMASHED INTO THE RIGHT REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, CONSUMERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING A DEEP LACERATION TO HER ARM, AND SEVERE DISCOLORATION TO HER FOREARM, CONSUMER CONTINUES TO UNDERGO TREATMENT AND BELIEVES THAT THE DESIGN OF THE A... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Dec 27, 2001
Incident date: Mar 27, 2001
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE FRONT OF HER VEHICLE SMASHED INTO THE RIGHT REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, CONSUMERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING A DEEP LACERATION TO HER ARM, AND SEVERE DISCOLORATION TO HER FOREARM, CONSUMER CONTINUES TO UNDERGO TREATMENT AND BELIEVES THAT THE DESIGN OF THE A... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Apr 18, 2000
Incident date: Mar 21, 2000
BMW ACKNOWLEDGED DEFECT IN RADIATOR CAP ON THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE SAYING IT CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN SYSTEM, BUT WILL NOT REPAIR PROBLEMS THAT IT CAUSES FROM THE DEFECTIVE PART. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Mar 20, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE PRIOR TO NOTICE RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM REPAIRS (98V-178). MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Mar 20, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED RECALL COMPONENT FAILURE PRIOR TO NOTICE RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM REPAIRS (98V-178). MJS
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 BMW 535I
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 20.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 14.0 | 22.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $3,900 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 BMW 535I
4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 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.
MSG1117
Oct 7, 1996
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ANNOUNCEMENT THAT OWNERS OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN RECALLS 96V110 AND 96V111 WILL BE COMBINED INTO ONE MAILING. *TW
MSG0415
Oct 1, 1996
140000 AIR BAGS
RECALL 96V110 - BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HAS INITIATED A RECALL CAMPAIGN WHICH INVOLVES THE AIRBAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB. *TW
BMW 535I - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 535I across all model years (1989, 2017).
26
Total Recalls
723
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
38
Reported Crashes
30
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BMW 535I - Year by Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 15 | View |
| 2015 | 0 | 37 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 46 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 59 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 86 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 156 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 81 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 100 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 116 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1992 (current) | 3 | 5 | |
| 1991 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |