1985 BMW 735 recalls & problems

1 recall 2 complaints 4 investigations

1recalls
2owner complaints
0crashes reported
0fires reported
0 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1985 BMW 735 and 2 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is seats (1 reports), followed by tires (1). NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations that include this vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

1985 BMW 735 recalls

Wheels · NHTSA 85V065000 · May 22, 1985

Problem: Incorrect machining of the seating surface of the wheels where it contacts the hub of the car may prevent the wheels from mounting securely to the hub. This may cause the wheel to break and could fall off. Consequence of defect: the wheels could loosen and a crash could occur. Owners should not drive their cars until repair work has been done.

Fix: Scrape the center bore of the rim so it can clear the center of the hub.

40 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

1985 BMW 735 problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Seats 1
 000
Tires 1
 000

NHTSA investigations

Latest owner complaints

Seats · Nov 11, 2017 · 91,642 miles · CA

I was driving my BMW 735I 1985 car in the city and the next thing I know my seat totally went all the way back I was on my back luckily I didn't hit anybody later on I looked at my seat I saw the pocket the leather pocket on the back of the seat I got into it I found a bracket a bar support bar that holds the seat together totally snapped in half I have tried to find the seat…

Tires · Dec 22, 2003 · MI

Vehicle's left front tire came off while driving. *mr when the tire came off the vehicle another motorist tried to avoid hitting the tire but instead ran onto the median had minor bumper damage. *sc the consumer stated hours prior to the incident the left front tire was changed. *jb

Other BMW 735 years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 1985 BMW 735 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 1985 BMW 735, the most recent one (85V065000) for wheels. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 BMW 735?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are seats (1), tires (1).

Is NHTSA investigating the 1985 BMW 735?

NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations that include this vehicle, most recently EA92017: Heater core failure.