How many recalls does the 1986 BMW 635 have?

The 1986 BMW 635 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1986 BMW 635 has an open recall?

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1986 BMW 635 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 BMW 635 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 97,304 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 6, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 13V063000 2013-02-26 4 affected

Defect

US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera, one 1997 BMW 750IL, and two 1986 BMW 635 CSI vehicles for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors." While performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, labels with an incorrect size font were applied to…

Consequence

Drivers of these vehicles may not know the proximity of the objects in the passenger side mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

US Specs will notify owners and correct the statement on the passenger mirror of the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 86V151000 1986-11-10 97,300 affected

Defect

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD OVERHEAT, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO MELTING OF PLASTIC INTERNAL PARTS IN AREA OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SWITCH PLUNGER COULD JAM, RENDERING BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER INOPERATIVE OR CONTINUOUSLY ILLIMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION.

Remedy

REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH REVISED SWITCH WITH INCREASED ELECTRICAL LOAD CAPACITY.

Defect investigations

Investigation EA90002 Opened 1989-10-12 · closed 1990-10-30

MSTR CYL FAILS TO RELEASE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA92017 Opened 1992-06-02 · closed 1993-03-30

HEATER CORE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 BMW 635 as of July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.