BMW 550I years to avoid
More than twice the 550I's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best BMW 550I years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
BMW 550I complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 550I problems
All model years combined.
- Engine78
- Fuel system44
- Electrical43
- Airbags34
- Transmission33
- Tires30
- Wheels20
- Lights18
- Steering14
- Brakes12
- Seat belts9
- Suspension7
BMW 550I problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 95 | 1 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 88 | 6 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2014 | 88 | 6 | Airbags | 2 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2013 | 75 | 15 | Engine | 72,343 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 43 | 36 | Engine | 59,287 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 11 | 84 | Engine | 55,000 | 3 | 1 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 81 | 11 | Engine | 57,000 | 1 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 94 | 2 | Tires | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | 46 | 32 | Electrical | 78,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 42 | 37 | Airbags | 72,100 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2006 | 54 | 23 | Airbags | 100,000 | 3 | 3 |
Recalls 11
Questions about the BMW 550I
What years of the BMW 550I should you avoid?
2011. It has more than twice the BMW 550I's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2011 alone has 84, mostly about engine and electrical.
What is the best year for a used BMW 550I?
2014, 2015 and 2010 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (6, 6 and 11).
What is the most common problem with the BMW 550I?
Engine, with 78 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (44) and electrical (43).
How many recalls does the BMW 550I have?
11 recalls between 2006 and 2016. The 2011 model year has the most, with 3.
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