1991 BMW 535 Problems: 1 Complaint, 2 Recalls

The worst 1991 BMW 535 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Engine
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Engine
1

Recalls 2

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported April 11, 1994 · 116,300 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 94V066000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported July 10, 1992 · 637 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Some of these vehicles are equipped with a throttle housing on which the throttle valve shaft retaining nut was not sufficiently tightened.
Risk: If the nut were to loosen, movement of the throttle valvecould be impaired, resulting in the vehicle being unable to decelerate when thegas pedal is released.
Remedy: Those throttle housings with suspect manufacturing codes will have the throttle valve shift retaining nut torque tested, and those with insufficient nut torque will be replaced.

Recall number 92V101000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Air bag wiring failureOpened March 31, 1995, closed July 15, 1996

There is no summary currently available

EA95013

Heater core failureOpened June 2, 1992, closed March 30, 1993

There is no summary currently available

EA92017

Technical service bulletins for the 1991 BMW 535 4

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Jan 16, 2024 Service bulletinThe basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Oct 1, 1996 Service bulletinRecall 96V110 - bmw of north america has initiated a recall campaign which involves the airbag contact...
Jan 1, 1995 Service bulletinEngine will not start. tw
Aug 1, 1993 Service bulletinFeed fuel hoses update. tw

What 1991 BMW 535 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 9, 1999 · Engine · DC

Vehicle was under recall 98178000. But owner was not notified. Vehicle broke down.towed to dealer, and was informed by mechanic that coolant system radiator cap was at fault. This had caused the problems with the water pump. Consumer was unhappy for not receiving a recall notice.

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Is the 1991 BMW 535 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1991 BMW 535, close to a typical 535 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 BMW 535?

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1991 BMW 535 have?

2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control.

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1991 BMW 535 problems