6
recalls
The BMW M850I has 6 recalls covering 278,848 vehicles as reported; model year 2020 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2020: 5
Units affected
279K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW M850I, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Power train1
- Complaints
- 2
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW M850I by component
- Back over prevention2 · 271K units
- Fuel system, other1 · 115 units
- Seat belts1 · 3,316 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 893 units
- Visibility1 · 3,193 units
BMW M850I recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2023 | BMW 230I, 840I, Alpina B8, M2 and 4 more (2022-2023): VisibilityNo. 23V099000 | Injury | 3,193 |
| Feb 19, 2021 | BMW 330E, 330I, 430I, 530E and 17 more (2019-2021): Back over preventionNo. 21V096000 | Crash risk | 13,858 |
| Feb 10, 2021 | BMW 740LI, 745LE, 750LI, 840I and 8 more (2019-2021): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 21V062000 | Crash risk | 893 |
| Mar 19, 2020 | BMW 330I, 840I, M340I, M8 Gran Coupe and 3 more (2020): Seat beltsNo. 20V164000 | Crash risk | 3,316 |
| Sep 27, 2019 | BMW 330I, 530E, 530I, 540D and 21 more (2018-2020): Back over preventionNo. 19V684000 | Crash risk | 257,473 |
| Jul 3, 2019 | BMW 750I, M5, M850I, X5 and 1 more (2019-2020): Fuel system, otherNo. 19V513000 | Fire | 115 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2023 BMW M850I recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2023 BMW M850I. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW M850I have?
6 recalls cover the BMW M850I, for 278,848 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is back over prevention (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW M850I?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 1 of the 2 safety complaints about the BMW M850I, then power train (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.