1991 BMW 850I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 11%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 1991 BMW 850I, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Started my Bmw 850I, drive half a block down the street, the airbag blow , burn my hands. I can take picture of the broken airbag in the steering wheel if needed.”
NHTSA complaint #11040836, filed 2017-10, 78,000 milesRelated recalls
- 96V110000Jul 1, 1996The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.Covers: BMW 850I 1991–1992, 525I 1991–1992, 735I 1991–1992 +9 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 38% |
| 1991 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1991 BMW 850I
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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