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2006–2016 · 11 model years

BMW 550i recalls & problems by year

19 recalls and 253 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints201184 complaints
Most recalls20113 recalls
Crashes reported9in owner complaints
Injuries reported40 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0234568902006: 23 complaints, 3 recalls2007: 37 complaints, 2 recalls2008: 32 complaints, 2 recalls2009: 2 complaints, 1 recalls2010: 11 complaints, 1 recalls2011: 84 complaints, 3 recalls2012: 36 complaints, 2 recalls2013: 15 complaints, 1 recalls2014: 6 complaints, 2 recalls2015: 6 complaints, 0 recalls2016: 1 complaints, 2 recalls200620082010201220142016
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2016 550i—19–20 mpg210000
2015 550i5★19–20 mpg060000
2014 550i5★19–20 mpg260000
2013 550i5★17–20 mpg1150010
2012 550i5★17–18 mpg2360100
2011 550i5★17–20 mpg38411100
2010 550i—18 mpg1111000
2009 550i—18 mpg120000
2008 550i—18 mpg2321310
2007 550i—16–18 mpg2373100
2006 550i—16–18 mpg3233020

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine73
  • Electrical system43
  • Fuel/propulsion system37
  • Air bags36
  • Power train34
  • Tires30
  • Wheels21
  • Exterior lighting18