1990 BMW 735 Problems: 3 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 1990 BMW 735 problems

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

Acceleration
1
Engine
1
Steering
1

Problems by type

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Acceleration
1
Engine
1
Steering
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

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported January 30, 1990 · 62,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 90V016000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

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

There is no summary currently available

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Technical service bulletins for the 1990 BMW 735 6

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...
Oct 1, 1996 Service bulletinRecall 96V111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch. tw
Dec 1, 1994 Service bulletinNew radiator coolant hoses. tw
Aug 1, 1993 Service bulletinFeed fuel hoses update. tw
Apr 1, 1993 Service bulletinNew style steering column. tw

What 1990 BMW 735 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 17, 1996 · Engine · NY

Consumer states that he went to check the oil in the engine and the radiator hose exploded and gave him 2nd and 3rd degree burns.

Filed Sep 29, 1995 · Acceleration · SC · crash

Vehicle parked; turned on ignition; shifted from park to reverse; engine accelerated; vehicle lurched backwards full speed; went into wooded area across street.

Filed Mar 10, 1995 · Steering · CT

Steering box has to be replaced, power steering cuts out. Tt

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Questions about the 1990 BMW 735

Is the 1990 BMW 735 reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1990 BMW 735, 1.5 times a typical 735 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 BMW 735?

Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 1990 BMW 735 have?

2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and seat belts.

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1990 BMW 735 problems