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1988 BMW 735I

1 recalls, 15 complaints - 2 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.
340,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Complaint Statistics

15 total complaints 3 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEATS3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY2
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jan 2, 2009
Incident date: Dec 30, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 BMW 735I. WHEN THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT SMELLED ANTIFREEZE FROM THE VENTS. THE ODOR WAS VERY STRONG AND FORCED HIM TO DRIVE WITH THE WINDOWS OPEN. INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS A FILM BUILD-UP OF ANTIFREEZE ON THE FRONT GLASS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Mar 29, 2001
Incident date: Mar 28, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR RADIATOR CAP. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY TOLD CONSUMER THAT RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Jan 24, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
RECALL 98V178000/ RADIATOR RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED IN JUNE 1999, BUT VEHICLE OVERHEATED AGAIN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Apr 26, 2000
Incident date: Dec 1, 1999
CONSUMERS VEHICLE RECALLED UNDER RECALL (98V-178) FOR COOLING SYSTEM, DEALER REFUSED REPAIR BECAUSE THE RADIATOR WAS MELTED DOWN DUE TO THE DEFECT. NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Dec 19, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
MUSTARD COLORED RELAY (TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY) 61 31 1 378 052 SOLDER POINTS FAILED (SAME AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED LKM MOSULE)
SEATS Nov 29, 1999
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS WERE TILTING AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. MJS
SEATS Oct 29, 1999
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS WERE TILTING AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. MJS
SEATS Oct 29, 1999
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS WERE TILTING AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. MJS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 2, 1999
Incident date: Aug 7, 1999
CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE WHEN THE BRAKE WERE APPLIED AND VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. *AK
Crash
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Apr 13, 1999
Incident date: Mar 2, 1999
POWER STEERING SERVO VALVE LEAKS OIL/ ENGINE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING CAR TO CRASH, CAUSING INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. *MJS
Crash 1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 13, 1999
Incident date: Mar 2, 1999
POWER STEERING SERVO VALVE LEAKS OIL/ ENGINE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING CAR TO CRASH, CAUSING INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. *MJS
Crash 1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Apr 4, 1997
TAIL LIGHT FAILURE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 17, 1999
NO INFORMATION PROVIDED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Nov 27, 1998
Incident date: Dec 1, 1993
VEHICLE HAS HAD COOLING SYSTEM FAILURES CONTINUALLY ON SEVERAL COMPONENTS, RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR COOLING SYSTEM, HOWEVER VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO YEAR BUILT.
SUSPENSION:FRONT Nov 27, 1998
VEHICLE VIBRATION CONSTANTLY IN THE FRONT END CAUSING DAMAGE TO TIRES.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 BMW 735I

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS1
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.

BMW 735I - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW 735I across all model years (1988, 1995).

13 Total Recalls
53 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW 735I - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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1994 1 0 View
1993 1 0 View
1992 3 7 View
1991 3 3 View
1990 2 6 View
1989 1 17 View
1988 (current) 1 15
1987 0 4 View

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