1985-1988 · 4 model years

BMW 635 Problems by year

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the BMW 635 across 4 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1985 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 1988 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the steering.

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Most complaints for its age19851 complaint · 1 recallSee the 1985

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 3
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

635 complaints by model year

11985 1986 1987 1988

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Top problem	Grade
1988	1	0	Airbags	A
1987	0	1	-	C
1986	0	2	-	D
1985	1	1	Steering	C

Most common 635 problems

BMW 635 recalls 3

Visibility: exterior

13V063000Feb 26, 20134 vehicles affected

US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera, one 1997 BMW 750IL, and two 1986 BMW 635 CSI vehicles for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors." While performing conformity-related modifications for the US...

Covers1986 BMW 635 +2 more

Exterior lighting: switch

86V151000Nov 10, 198697,300 vehicles affected

Brake light switch could overheat, eventually leading to melting of plastic internal parts in area of electrical contacts.

Covers1986 BMW 635 1987 BMW 635 +12 more

Wheels: hubcap / cover

85V065000May 22, 198540 vehicles affected

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...

Covers1985 BMW 635 +1 more

Latest 635 complaints

1985 BMW 635 Steering

While driving vehicle the steering box, where it attached to the subframe, broke. *Ak

1988 BMW 635 Airbags

Hit a pothole while driving vehicle and the driver's side air bag deployed. *Ak

Questions about the BMW 635

Which BMW 635 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1985 (1), 1988 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1985 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which BMW 635 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1988 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 635 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common BMW 635 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (1), steering (1) most often.

How many recalls does the BMW 635 have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all BMW 635 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data