- The problem
- The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
- The risk
- If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. Following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.
Vehicle safety record
1990 BMW 735IL Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1990 BMW 735IL have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 1996 for the switch.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical 735IL year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1990 BMW 735IL recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1990 BMW 735IL yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW 735IL: every year compared
All 735IL years1990 BMW 735IL vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 BMW 735IL | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1990 BMW 325I | 12 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1990 BMW 525I | 11 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1990 BMW 525 | 7 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1990 BMW 535 | 4 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1990 BMW 535I | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1990 BMW 318 | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
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.
Questions about the 1990 BMW 735IL
Does the 1990 BMW 735IL have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1990 BMW 735IL: switch (July 1996). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1990 BMW 735IL had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1990 BMW 735IL a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical BMW 735IL 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.
What should I do if my 1990 BMW 735IL 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