2013 BMW 550xi recalls and problems

The 2013 BMW 550xi has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2013 BMW 550xi vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 BMW 550xi recalls

Recall 15V-188: Exterior Lighting

Reported Mar 31, 2015 · 13,443 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: 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 reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2013 BMW 550xi problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Unknown or Other	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Engine	2
Structure	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Electrical System	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 67,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 BMW 550xi complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 67,500 miles · reported Nov 1, 2018

I was driving my bmw 550 xi on the highway at 70 MPH when I had what was termed by the bmw service technician as a "catastrophic engine failure". As I was driving down the highway at I suddenly lost all power to the drive train. I immediately had to take evasive action to avoid an accident as on a busy highway in chicago and sudden loss of power is dangerous. I was able to get stopped at the side of the road and was unable to restart the engine. I then had the vehicle towed to bmw of orland park where the service technician dismantled my engine to determine the cause of the engine failure. The…

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 76,050 miles · reported Feb 24, 2018

I would be driving the vehicle and at a random time it would jerk violently and then slow while in traffic on the freeway. The car would go into 'limp mode" and give a 'drivetrain malfunction' error. I researched this error online and it seemed it could be any number of things. The first couple times it happened it went away upon the car being off. It happened a couple more times before the 'check engine' light came on with the 'drivetrain malfunction' error on the car's info center. Each time it involved a violent jerking of the car and immediate slowing down of the car in traffic. I drove it…

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 64,000 miles · reported Sep 18, 2017

High pressure fuel pump the car started shaking while driving lost power car went into limp mode and kept shaking. The car would not exceed 10 MPH and created a safety issue

Structure · at 30,000 miles · reported Jan 5, 2017

Bmw 550 xi was traveling on pa turnpike when the sunroof exploded into tiny shards of glass. The car was going the speed limit, outside temp was 24 degrees, the shade was open when the sunroof exploded. There were no rocks or debris that hit the sunroof. There were no cars in front of me. I was not traveling under an overpass.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 BMW 550xi have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 BMW 550xi: 15V-188 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 BMW 550xi?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (2 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 67,500 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.