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BMW 550i Gran Turismo years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the BMW 550i Gran Turismo since 2010, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 2010 model year has 9 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
18
Recalls
3
Worst year
2010
Model years
2010-2012

BMW 550i Gran Turismo years to avoid

No model year of the BMW 550i Gran Turismo stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW 550i Gran Turismo years

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BMW 550i Gran Turismo complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201020112012

How we calculate this

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Most common BMW 550i Gran Turismo problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    7
  • Engine
    6
  • Fuel system
    5
  • Transmission
    3
  • Wheels
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Airbags
    1

BMW 550i Gran Turismo problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2012-2Engine10
2011-7Electrical20
2010-9Electrical101,50020

Recalls 3

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Questions about the BMW 550i Gran Turismo

What years of the BMW 550i Gran Turismo should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW 550i Gran Turismo has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW 550i Gran Turismo?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW 550i Gran Turismo?

Electrical, with 7 complaints across all years, followed by engine (6) and fuel system (5).

How many recalls does the BMW 550i Gran Turismo have?

3 recalls between 2010 and 2012. The 2011 model year has the most, with 2.

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