Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical...
Engine & cooling
BMW 735I Engine problems by year
5 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 735I's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
Latest 735I engine complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 1988 bmw 735i. When the heater was activated, the contact smelled antifreeze from the vents. The odor was very strong and forced him to drive with the windows open. Inside the passenger compartment is a film build-up of antifreeze on the front glass. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer and no repairs have been made. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle; therefore, no compensation would be made. The failure mileage was 165,000 and current mileage was 172,000.
Consumer received a recall letter for radiator cap. Took to dealer, and they told consumer that radiator needed to be replaced.*Ak
Recall 98v178000/ radiator recall repairs performed in june 1999, but vehicle overheated again. *Ak
Consumers vehicle recalled under recall (98v-178) for cooling system, dealer refused repair because the radiator was melted down due to the defect. Nlm
Vehicle has had cooling system failures continually on several components, recall was issued for cooling system, however vehicle denied due to year built.
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