1991 BMW 535I Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1991 BMW 535I, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer had replaced most of engine cooling system parts. Each time that takes vehicle to dealer they will replace a part, and presently, vehicle needs to be fixed again.”
NHTSA complaint #883871, filed 2001-03“While driving about 55 MPH vehicle stalled without prior warning. Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer a few times for the same problem. But problem is still there.”
NHTSA complaint #860989, filed 2000-04Related recalls
- 98V178000Aug 4, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in…Covers: BMW 535I 1989–1995, 735I 1988–1995, 735ILA 1988–1995 +28 more
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 4 | 17% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 6% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 9% |
| 2009 | 7 | 10% |
| 1991 | 2 | 40% |
| 1989 | 5 | 83% |
Other parts of the 1991 BMW 535I
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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