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BMW 550i recalls by year

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

11 recalls found for the BMW 550i in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 252 owner complaints. Choose a model year:

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2016 BMW 550i21
2015 BMW 550i06
2014 BMW 550i26
2013 BMW 550i115
2012 BMW 550i235
2011 BMW 550i384
2010 BMW 550i111
2009 BMW 550i12
2008 BMW 550i232
2007 BMW 550i237
2006 BMW 550i323

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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Newest BMW 550i recalls

  • Jul 11, 202424V527000Air bags1,145 vehicles
    BMW 320i, 328i and 14 more models

    Please see the recall report for the complete list of models.

  • Apr 18, 201818V248000Engine and engine cooling47,806 vehicles
    MINI Cooper S, MINI JCW and 18 more models

    The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

  • Jul 6, 201717V428000Air bags2,158 vehicles
    BMW 325i, 325xi and 7 more models

    The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could…

  • Dec 20, 201616V914000Air bags3,506 vehicles
    BMW 535i, BMW 430i and 16 more models

    The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

  • Nov 17, 201616V832000Air bags91 vehicles
    BMW 528i, 535i and 1 more model

    The affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) during a service visit.

  • Oct 17, 201616V746000Fuel system, gasoline136,188 vehicles
    BMW X5, X6 and 8 more models

    The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.

  • Oct 30, 201515V718000Seats, child seat7,162 vehicles
    BMW 528i, 535d and 3 more models

    The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging…

  • Mar 31, 201515V188000Exterior lighting13,443 vehicles
    BMW 528i, 528xi and 7 more models

    The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light.

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