1997 BMW 850
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 BMW 850. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Air bags
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
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Electrical short under the dash resulted in fire.yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Egr sensor failed twice. *yc
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Alternator failed. *yc
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Battery failed. *yc
- Unknown or other
Ash tray malfunctioned. *yc
- Air bags › Frontal
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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 54259Information pertaining to changing text in sevice manuals.
- 50678Child airbag letter, warning label and safety reference card.
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