BMW M550I recalls and problems
4 recalls and 29 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
4
Complaints
29
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
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BMW M550I by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 M550I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 M550I | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 M550I | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 M550I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 M550I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 M550I | 1 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW M550I problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 | |
| Seat Belts | 6 | |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Wheels | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | |
| Seats | 3 | |
| Lane Departure | 3 |
All BMW M550I recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-525 | Aug 12, 2026 | 2021–2023 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. |
| 21V-096 | Feb 19, 2021 | 2020–2021 | Back Over Prevention | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7… |
| 20V-598 | Sep 30, 2020 | 2020–2021 | Back Over Prevention | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e… |
| 19V-684 | Sep 27, 2019 | 2018–2020 | Back Over Prevention | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW M550I?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2018 BMW M550I has the most reports (23). Check the 2018 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW M550I have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering BMW M550I model years 2018–2023.
What are the most common BMW M550I problems?
Owners report air bags, seat belts, unknown or other problems most often.