2009 BMW 550I recalls and problems

The 2009 BMW 550I has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is tires.

Pictured: a 2010 model; the 2009 may differ in details. Photo: 2010 Bmw 550I by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2009 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 11 550I model years — 10th most.

1recalls

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

51,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Sep 11, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V407000 · 134,100 vehicles

Problem: 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 resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse).

Risk: Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Tires2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2009 vs. other BMW 550I years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 BMW 550I have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2009 BMW 550I, the latest from Sep 11, 2013 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 550I?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention tires (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.