How many recalls does the 1987 BMW 850 have?

The 1987 BMW 850 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1987 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 1987 BMW 850?

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

1987 BMW 850 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1987 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 structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“The rear swinging door of the wagon had electrical wires that ran through the frame. Over time the door cut through the wires, which caused the rear tail lights not to work. *jb”

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · reported 2001-07-21

Defect investigations

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

HEATER CORE 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 1987 BMW 850 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.