1996 BMW 850 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 850 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 BMW 850. That ranks 3rd out of 3 850 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 BMW 850 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 BMW 850 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 BMW 850.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When washing windows, odor of alcohol comes into vehicle. Consumer believes hose to rear window washer leaks.
Other BMW 850 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 BMW 850?
Owners most often report power train, visibility problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 BMW 850?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 BMW 850 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 850 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.