Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 6 | 3 |
| 1991 | 2 | 3 |
| 1990 | 4 | 2 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 11 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine and engine cooling16
- Exterior lighting4
- Electrical system4
- Visibility2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Steering2
- Seats2
- Unknown or other1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the 735i.
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.
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 AIR BAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB LOCATED IN THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN BREAK WITHOUT WARNING.
NHTSA recalls