BMW 850I Problems by Year
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the BMW 850I, across 2 model years (1995–2019). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
BMW 850I years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 850I model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 850I: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW 850I problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW 850I model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 850I | 8 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1995 850I | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 850I years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (8). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW 850I?
Air Bags, with 3 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the BMW 850I have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.