1991 BMW 735I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1991 BMW 735I, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1991 BMW 735I
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Cooling system (engine and engine cooling)
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 the driver, it is possible that damage to,…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
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Air bags: frontal
The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the locking tab with one of a different design.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1991 BMW 735I have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The vehicles cooling system failed prior to recall notice 98v-178, the dealer refused repair stating that the heater core problem could not be related to the radiator cap recall, the vehicle experienc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 17, 2001 · Engine and engine cooling
“Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (98v-178) prior to recall notice resulting in additional damage to engine components. Mjs”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 19, 1999 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare BMW 735I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 735I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 BMW 735I | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 BMW 735I | 1 | 11 |
| 1989 BMW 735I | 1 | 3 |
| 1990 BMW 735I | 2 | 4 |
| 1991 BMW 735I | 3 | 2 |
| 1992 BMW 735I | 3 | 6 |
| 1993 BMW 735I | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 BMW 735I | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 BMW 735I | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1991 BMW 735I
How do I know if my 1991 BMW 735I has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1991 BMW 735I; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V110000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.