Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | 9 | 2 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Exterior lighting5
- Air bags4
- Power train3
- Unknown or other2
- Engine2
- Electrical system2
- Suspension1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
2 campaigns cover the 850i.
98V178000 · Engine and engine cooling4 Aug 1998 · 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM PRESSURE. IF THE INDICATIONS OF A CRITICAL OVERHEATING CONDITION IS NOT NOTICED BY THE DRIVER, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DAMAGE TO, OR FAILURE OF, A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT COULD OCCUR.
96V110000 · Air bags1 Jul 1996 · 1991, 1992
THE AIR BAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB LOCATED IN THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN BREAK WITHOUT WARNING.
NHTSA recalls