1989 BMW 535 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 BMW 535
The 1989 BMW 535 has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodydoor (2 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), and Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1989 BMW 535
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1989 BMW 535, potentially affecting up to 178,300 vehicles.
Recall 94V066000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 116,300 vehicles affected
Defect: FEED FUEL HOSES CAN HARDEN AND "SET" OVER TIME, ALLOWING A SEEPAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HOSE AND THE ENGINE FITTING. THE CLAMP USED TO HOLD THE HOSE TO THE FITTING IS UNABLE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HARDENING OF THE FEED FUEL HOSE.
Consequence: FUEL SEEPAGE BETWEEN THE FEED FUEL HOSE AND THE ENGINE FITTING CAN RESULT IN FREE FUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: A REDESIGNED FEED FUEL HOSE AND HOSE CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ALLEVIATE THE FUEL SEEPAGE.
View full details →Recall 90V016000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 62,000 vehicles affected
Defect: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FRONT SEAT CENTER, FOLD-DOWN ARM REST MAY CONTACT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RELEASE BUTTON AND PREVENTING THE BELT TONGUE FROM LATCHING WHEN BUCKLING UP.
Consequence: OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES WITH SHORTER VERSION THAT WILL NOT CONTACT THE ARMRESTS. NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION DATE; 2/90 IS PREPARED IN DRAFT FORM.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 BMW 535
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 BMW 535. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodydoor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILS. *DH
POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED.
POWER WINDOWS FAILED.
SUN ROOF OPENED ALL THE WAY PRIOR TO FAILING. *DSH
THROTTLE SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO SURGE/LOSS OF CONTROL. *DSH
Safety Rating for the 1989 BMW 535
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 BMW 535 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 BMW 535
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 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 — 2 complaints
- 1988 BMW 535 — 0 complaints
- 1989 BMW 535 (current)
- 1990 BMW 535 — 4 complaints
- 1991 BMW 535 — 1 complaint
- 1992 BMW 535 — 2 complaints
- 1993 BMW 535 — 0 complaints
- 1994 BMW 535 — 1 complaint