6
recalls
The BMW 735 has 6 recalls covering 284,464 vehicles as reported; model year 1991 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 1991: 2
Units affected
284K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW 735, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Steering4
- Vehicle speed control4
- Seats3
- Visibility3
- Air bags2
- Tires2
- Complaints
- 24
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 4
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 735 by component
- Exterior lighting1 · 97K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 116K units
- Seat belts1 · 62K units
- Seats1 · 8,187 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 637 units
- Wheels1 · 40 units
BMW 735 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 1994 | BMW 318, 325, 525, 535 and 1 more (1989-1993): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 94V066000 | Fire | 116,300 |
| Jul 10, 1992 | BMW 535, 735 (1991): Vehicle speed controlNo. 92V101000 | Other or not stated | 637 |
| Jan 30, 1990 | BMW 525, 535, 735, 750 (1988-1990): Seat beltsNo. 90V016000 | Crash risk | 62,000 |
| Aug 11, 1988 | BMW 735, 750 (1988): SeatsNo. 88V135000 | Injury | 8,187 |
| Nov 10, 1986 | BMW 325, 524, 528, 535 and 3 more (1986-1987): Exterior lightingNo. 86V151000 | Fire | 97,300 |
| May 22, 1985 | BMW 635, 735 (1985): WheelsNo. 85V065000 | Crash risk | 40 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 1993 BMW 735 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1993 BMW 735. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 735 have?
6 recalls cover the BMW 735, for 284,464 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 735?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 4 of the 24 safety complaints about the BMW 735, then steering (4). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.