1997 BMW 850 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1997 BMW 850 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Airbags (3), Electrical system (3), Unknown Or Other (1), Engine (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
05/04/2004 · Airbags · crash
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT IT HEAD ON. DRIVER OF THE OTHER CAR WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
06/12/2000 · Electrical system · fire
ELECTRICAL SHORT UNDER THE DASH RESULTED IN FIRE.YH
02/01/1999 · Unknown Or Other
ASH TRAY MALFUNCTIONED. *YC
02/01/1999 · Electrical system
BATTERY FAILED. *YC
02/01/1999 · Electrical system
ALTERNATOR FAILED. *YC
02/01/1999 · Engine
EGR SENSOR FAILED TWICE. *YC
07/21/1997 · Airbags
WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK
07/21/1997 · Airbags
WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK