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1990 BMW 735IL

1 recalls, 1 complaints - 2 TSBs

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.
180,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 4, 2002
Incident date: Aug 13, 2002
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
Crash

EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 BMW 735IL

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 14.0 20.0 16.0 Regular $3,900

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 BMW 735IL

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 735IL - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW 735IL across all model years (1990, 1992).

5 Total Recalls
2 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW 735IL - Year by Year

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1990 (current) 1 1

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