2019 BMW 850I Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 BMW 850I, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2019 BMW M850I. The contact stated that gear shifter became stuck in gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11647304, filed 2025-03, 40,000 miles“The rear driveshaft Guibo (flex disc) was found cracked with nylon cords coming out during an unrelated service visit on October 1, 2026. The car was in for a window regulator repair; the Guibo was discovered on the lift. There were no prior warning lights or symptoms reported. The same part had been replaced by an authorized BMW dealer in April 2024 at 44,537 miles. The vehicle now has 105,764 miles. The dealer recommended replacement. …”
NHTSA complaint #11770714, filed 2026-10“Behind the cupholder the shifting unit is unsealed and liquids spill are causing shifting issues to the shifting control module. Also the Airbag sensor is under the same gap which can cause airbag malfunction. There are numerous reports on forums with all model types 2019+, not limited to the 8 series. This is a design flaw on the new center console shifting seal. This is is a life threatening defect, already a open recall for the wire routing under the shifter for the 8 series, same area.”
NHTSA complaint #11435507, filed 2021-10Related service bulletins
- 10224199Aug 1, 2022There is a shudder or jerking feeling coming from the rear of the vehicle at low speeds and low engine loads while turning.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2019 BMW 850I
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 BMW 850I
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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