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1993 BMW 850ciProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1993 BMW 850ci, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage62kSeat belts, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 BMW 850ci has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1993 BMW 850ci recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Recall 98V-178 · Aug 4, 1998 · 340,000 vehicles

Risk. IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other 850ci year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 850ci median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 850ci owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SIDE THE BUCKLE LOCK UP IT WILL NOT OPEN AND MY WIFE CAN NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR SHE HAD TO SLIP UNDER IT THANK GOD IT WAS NOT IN A ACCIDENT. THEIR NO BMW DEALER IN MY TOWN SO A BROTHER WENT THEIR AND ASK WHAT TO DO AND TOLL HIM LIKE YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE SEAT BELT, LIKE…
Complaint 10138277 · Sep 30, 2005 · 62,000 miles

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