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1997 BMW 850CI Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 BMW 850CI right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 1 owner complaint is on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 BMW 850CI.

1997 BMW 850CI owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 BMW 850CI, describing incidents dated November 2, 1998.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint

The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #831590 · Filed

    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, (949-645-5900). DELEAR REFERRED CONSUMER TO BMW MFR. DUE TO FACT THERE WERE…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 BMW 850CI right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Check your 1997 BMW 850CI VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your BMW 850CI at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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