1986 BMW 635
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 BMW 635 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1986 BMW 635 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1986 BMW 635 recalls 2
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 the passenger side mirror.
Fix: 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.
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD OVERHEAT, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO MELTING OF PLASTIC INTERNAL PARTS IN AREA OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.
Fix: REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH REVISED SWITCH WITH INCREASED ELECTRICAL LOAD CAPACITY.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1986 BMW 635. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 2
HEATER CORE FAILURE Closed
NHTSA #EA92017 · Visibility · opened Jun 1992 · closed Mar 1993MSTR CYL FAILS TO RELEASE Closed
NHTSA #EA90002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Oct 1989 · closed Oct 1990An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 1
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Bulletin B510819 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jan 2024Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 635. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the BMW 635
The BMW E24 is the first generation of BMW 6 Series range of grand tourer cars, which was produced from January 1976 to 1989 and replaced the BMW E9 coupé.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.