Bmw 535i 1989

Model 535i made in 1989 by Bmw got 10 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and visibility. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling . The car has one 3.4l engine.

535i year 1989

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Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 1989

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
( 3.4L)	6	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	RWD	15/19/17	16/25/19	Regular	$ 838	4	890211
( 3.4L)	6	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	RWD	15/21/18	17/27/21	Regular	$ 792	4	890215
( 3.4L)	6	Manual, 5 gears	RWD	15/23/18	17/29/21	Regular	$ 792	4	890211

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
98V178000	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE	from 02/01/1988 to 11/30/1994	V (Vehicle)	340000	03/31/1999	MFR	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE	08/04/1998	08/14/1998
Defect Summary	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 overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
Consequence Summary	If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Notes	Owner notification began march 31, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
01/17/1997		1	07/15/1999
	Consumer received recall notification 98v17800 after already having radiator cap and radiator repaired due to overheating. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
03/26/2001
	Consumer is calling dealer in regard to nhtsa recall 98v17800 for engine coolant repairs. but dealer was unable to have recall repairs performed because consumer had some of the work performed prior to recall. manufacturer has offered twenty-five percent of recall cost, but refused to remedy remaining work. please provide further details.*ak
06/01/1999
	Recall 98v178000, consumer received recall letter in march of 2001, but replaced radiator cap in june of 1999, did not remedy problem. also replaced thermostat/ waterpump twice, and all belts. still has problem of overheating. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
05/04/2001
	Radiator was replaced due to overheating. also, heating core was found to be cracked, and antifreeze was sprouting out. received recall 93v015000 notice. contacted manufacturer, and was informed no replacement to radiator. *ak
06/01/1999
	Recall 98v178000, consumer received recall letter in march of 2001, but replaced radiator cap in june of 1999, did not remedy problem. also replaced thermostat/ waterpump twice, and all belts. still has problem of overheating. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
09/19/2003	213000	1	09/17/2003
	I bought this bmw 535i from carswell cars 1174 riverside drive macon,ga 31201 on september 17,2003. there phone number is 478-743-2248. i only have the car for two days, my four daughter and i was driving down the road and people was yelling me that my car was on fire .my daughter and i could have been seriously hurt. before i bought the car i asked the owner of the car lot if anything was wrong with the car and he said no. i really need somebody help i am single mom. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
06/01/1999
	Recall 98v178000, consumer received recall letter in march of 2001, but replaced radiator cap in june of 1999, did not remedy problem. also replaced thermostat/ waterpump twice, and all belts. still has problem of overheating. *ak
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
11/10/1998		1	11/01/1998
	Vehicle recalled for coolant cap replacement to prevent rupture of heater core and injuries to passengers. heater core on vehicle is currently leaking. i contacted bmw customer relations to inquire if heater core would be replaced when recall was performed. i was told to contact a local dealer. the local dealer told me that heater cores were replaced on a case by case basis and this vehicle did not fit the criteria for a replacement under bmw goodwill. this vehicle is in excellent condition and was well cared for by the previous owner. i will not accept a refusal from bmw on this matter and would appreciate any assistance you might offer. i also found on this sight an investigation of bmw heater core failure and a recall#93v015000 of which i can not find a copy listed. sincerely r.j.foley
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
05/04/2001
	Radiator was replaced due to overheating. also, heating core was found to be cracked, and antifreeze was sprouting out. received recall 93v015000 notice. contacted manufacturer, and was informed no replacement to radiator. *ak

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
GA	MACON	31201	THE OWNER OF CAR LOT	478-743-2248