Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the BMW 550I. Hover a bar for the count.
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2011 BMW 550I - 144 complaints
- 2012 BMW 550I - 53 complaints
- 2008 BMW 550I - 49 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2012 BMW 550I - 53 complaints
- 2011 BMW 550I - 144 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 BMW 550I | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 BMW 550I | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 BMW 550I | 6 | 2 |
| 2013 BMW 550I | 26 | 1 |
| 2012 BMW 550I | 53 | 2 |
| 2011 BMW 550I | 144 | 3 |
| 2010 BMW 550I | 17 | 1 |
| 2009 BMW 550I | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 BMW 550I | 49 | 2 |
| 2007 BMW 550I | 48 | 2 |
| 2006 BMW 550I | 30 | 3 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V527000 | 2014 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 |
| 18V248000 | 2011-2012 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 |
| 17V428000 | 2006 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 200 |
| 16V914000 | 2016 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 s |
| 16V832000 | 2011 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 BMW 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011. The |
| 16V746000 | 2011-2012 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Dri |
| 15V718000 | 2016 | Seats | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicle |
| 15V188000 | 2013-2014 | Exterior Lighting | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflector |
| 13V564000 | 2006-2007 | Air Bags | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328 |
| 13V407000 | 2008-2010 | Exterior Lighting | BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resis |
| 07V479000 | 2006-2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES, IN CONDITIONS OF BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES COMBINED WITH LOW HUMIDITY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TO OCCUR AT THE FU |