1996 BMW 850CIA Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 850CIA 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 1996 BMW 850CIA. That is the most of any 850CIA model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 27,000 miles. 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 850CIA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 100% | 27,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 BMW 850CIA recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 BMW 850CIA.
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.
The headlight adjuster fell off, consumer was unable to adjust headlights to see while driving .*ak. Consumer stated the headlight adjuster was not a replacement part, and the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced.*jb
Other BMW 850CIA years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 850CIA | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 BMW 850CIA?
Owners most often report equipment problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 BMW 850CIA?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 BMW 850CIA a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 850CIA model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.