The 2021 BMW 850i presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints according to NHTSA data.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Entertainment system | GVWR | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 119 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 4 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 111.1 | CD + Stereo | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 20 | 20 |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard |
| 2019 | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
Model year reports
The 2021 BMW 850i presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints according to NHTSA data.
The 2019 BMW 850i presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints reported to NHTSA, indicating exceptional initial build quality and owner satisfaction.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 2 published 850i reports, covering 2019 through 2021. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2021 BMW 850i presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints according to NHTSA data.
Published year coverage: 2019, 2021.
There is no single reliability answer for every BMW 850i. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2021 bmw 850i presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints according to nhtsa data. and the 2021 bmw 850i offers significant performance and luxury for its used market price. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
2 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2019 through 2021.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.