1987 BMW 535 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 BMW 535
The 1987 BMW 535 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 BMW 535
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1987 BMW 535, potentially affecting up to 97,300 vehicles.
Recall 86V151000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 97,300 vehicles affected
Defect: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD OVERHEAT, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO MELTING OF PLASTIC INTERNAL PARTS IN AREA OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SWITCH PLUNGER COULD JAM, RENDERING BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER INOPERATIVE OR CONTINUOUSLY ILLIMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION.
Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH REVISED SWITCH WITH INCREASED ELECTRICAL LOAD CAPACITY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 BMW 535
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 BMW 535. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
POWER STEERING HOSE CAME LOOSE AND VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING.
ABS PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR FAILURE: DURING PANIC STOPS, BRAKE PEDAL RESISTS BEING PUSHED QUICKLY, CAUSES DECREASE IN ABILITY TO QUICKLY STOP; HAPPENED AT 60,000 MILES, AGAIN AT 120,000.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1987 BMW 535
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 BMW 535 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 BMW 535
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 BMW 535
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 535
- 1985 BMW 535 — 1 complaint
- 1986 BMW 535 — 0 complaints
- 1987 BMW 535 (current)
- 1988 BMW 535 — 0 complaints
- 1989 BMW 535 — 11 complaints
- 1990 BMW 535 — 4 complaints
- 1991 BMW 535 — 1 complaint
- 1992 BMW 535 — 2 complaints