1997 BMW 850CI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 850CI years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 BMW 850CI. That is the most of any 850CI model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 fire. 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 1997 BMW 850CI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 BMW 850CI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 BMW 850CI.
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.
VEHICLE WA S SITTING IN GARAGE, 3 HOURS AFTER DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND A SMALL FIRE STARTED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND BMW WAS CONTACTED AND TOWED TO STEERLING BMW 3000 W. COAST HWY NEWPORT BEACH, CA. 92663, [redacted]). DELEAR REFERRED CONSUMER TO BMW MFR. DUE TO FACT THERE WERE…
Other BMW 850CI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 850CI | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW 850CI?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 BMW 850CI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 BMW 850CI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 850CI model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.