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1988 BMW 635 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1988 BMW 635 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1987 has 0.

NHTSA data checked

AFar fewer problems than a typical 635 year, for its age

#191 most complained-about 1988 vehicle

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 1988 BMW 635 problems

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No recalls for the 1988 BMW 635

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1988 BMW 635. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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1 complaints about the 1988 BMW 635

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Airbags

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

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 802971

BMW 635: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19881000AirbagsA
19870100-C
19860200-D
19851100SteeringC
All 635 years

1988 BMW 635 vs rivals

More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.

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Questions about the 1988 BMW 635

Does the 1988 BMW 635 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1988 BMW 635 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 BMW 635?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).

How many complaints has the 1988 BMW 635 had?

1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 30, 1996 and the latest on September 30, 1996. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 1988 BMW 635 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 87 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical BMW 635 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which BMW 635 years have the most complaints?
What should I do if my 1988 BMW 635 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

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

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