BMW 550I recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the BMW 550I has 11 recall campaigns and 253 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2011, 2007, 2012.

11recalls
253complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2010 Bmw 550I
Photo: 2010 Bmw 550I by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
201700000
201621000
201506000
201426000
2013115001
2012236010
20113841110
2010111100
200912000
2008232131
2007237310
2006323302
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Questions

What is the worst year for the BMW 550I?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 (84), 2007 (37), 2012 (36) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.