1989 BMW 535I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 BMW 535I
The 1989 BMW 535I has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly (2 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 BMW 535I
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 BMW 535I, potentially affecting up to 340,000 vehicles.
Recall 98V178000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
| 340,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, OR FAILURE OF, A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT COULD...
Consequence: IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 BMW 535I
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 BMW 535I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I BOUGHT THIS BMW 535I FROM CARSWELL CARS 1174 RIVERSIDE DRIVE MACON,GA 31201 ON SEPTEMBER 17,2003. THERE PHONE NUMBER IS 478-743-2248. I ONLY HAVE THE CAR FOR TWO DAYS, MY FOUR DAUGHTER AND I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND PEOPLE WAS YELLING ME THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE .MY DAUGHTER AND I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT. BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR I ASKED THE OWNER OF THE CAR LOT IF ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR AND HE SAID NO. I REALLY NEED SOMEBODY HELP I AM SINGLE MOM. *JB
CONSUMER IS CALLING DEALER IN REGARD TO NHTSA RECALL 98V17800 FOR ENGINE COOLANT REPAIRS. BUT DEALER WAS UNABLE TO HAVE RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED BECAUSE CONSUMER HAD SOME OF THE WORK PERFORMED PRIOR TO RECALL. MANUFACTURER HAS OFFERED TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF RECALL COST, BUT REFUSED TO REMEDY REMAINING WORK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
RADIATOR WAS REPLACED DUE TO OVERHEATING. ALSO, HEATING CORE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED, AND ANTIFREEZE WAS SPROUTING OUT. RECEIVED RECALL 93V015000 NOTICE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND WAS INFORMED NO REPLACEMENT TO RADIATOR. *AK
RADIATOR WAS REPLACED DUE TO OVERHEATING. ALSO, HEATING CORE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED, AND ANTIFREEZE WAS SPROUTING OUT. RECEIVED RECALL 93V015000 NOTICE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND WAS INFORMED NO REPLACEMENT TO RADIATOR. *AK
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION 98V17800 AFTER ALREADY HAVING RADIATOR CAP AND RADIATOR REPAIRED DUE TO OVERHEATING. *JB
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Safety Rating for the 1989 BMW 535I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 BMW 535I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 BMW 535I
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 BMW 535I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 535I
- 1986 BMW 535I — 1 complaint
- 1988 BMW 535I — 1 complaint
- 1989 BMW 535I (current)
- 1990 BMW 535I — 3 complaints
- 1991 BMW 535I — 5 complaints
- 1992 BMW 535I — 5 complaints
- 1993 BMW 535I — 0 complaints
- 1994 BMW 535I — 2 complaints