1991 BMW 735 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 BMW 735 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1991 BMW 735. The part named most often is visibility, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by seats (1) and steering (1). Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Visibility complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Consumer's finger got caught in window while throwing out a tooth pick. Window started rolling up without hand on the switch, causing injury to her index finger. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that this was a normal condition when it rained. Can NHTSA provide addtional information on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #840977, filed 1999-06Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 94V066000Apr 11, 1994Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: BMW 735 1989–1993, 525 1989–1993, 325 1989–1993 +2 more
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.
- 92V101000Jul 10, 1992Vehicle speed controlCovers: BMW 735 1991, 535 1991
Some of these vehicles are equipped with a throttle housing on which the throttle valve shaft retaining nut was not sufficiently tightened.
Recall details for the 1991 BMW 735 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Other model years of the BMW 735
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 8 | 202,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 BMW 735 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1991 BMW 735 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 BMW 735 is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by seats with 1.
Has the 1991 BMW 735 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.