1991 BMW 735IL
2 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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Nov 23, 1999
Incident date: Nov 22, 1999
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
EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 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) | 15.0 | 20.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $3,850 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 11.0 | 17.0 | 14.0 | Regular | $4,400 |
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, 1991 BMW 735IL
2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 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.
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