How many recalls does the 1991 BMW 850 have?

The 1991 BMW 850 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1991 BMW 850 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1991 BMW 850?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is exterior lighting.

1991 BMW 850 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1991 BMW 850. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Headlights fail to have proper illumination while driving. This causes poor visibility for driver. Also, headlights do not fit properly into sockets.*ak. Consumer states the dealers soultion is to replace the headlight at $500.00 each with the same parts that will fail again, the adjusters fall…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · reported 2000-05-25

Defect investigations

Investigation EA92017 Opened 1992-06-02 · closed 1993-03-30

HEATER CORE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA95013 Opened 1995-03-31 · closed 1996-07-15

AIR BAG WIRING FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 BMW 850 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.