2012 BMW 550I engine problems

Filed Oct 26, 2026 · Engine · GA

2012 BMW with the N63 twin-turbo V8 engine, excessive oil consumption

Filed Sep 2, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · TX

I was driving when the vehicle engine randomly shut down with out warning I was on the freeway at the time and could have been hit by a car. I took thr car to an auto repair shop, had the problem inspected snddiagnosed and was told the engine was faulty. I had the engine replaced and the same issue occurred. There were no warning lamps, messages, or alerts prior to the problem occurring. The drivetrain malfunction light came on as soon as the engine cut off.

Filed Nov 30, 2021 · Engine · 60,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 550i. The contact stated after parking and exiting the vehicle, he noticed coolant leaking on the front driver’s side and saw white smoke exiting near the water pump. The contact stated the low coolant fluid and the drivetrain malfunction warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated the smoke disappeared on its own. The contact stated that he continued driving the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the water pump to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V248000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · TX

My car died in an intersection unexpectedly as if my battery had died. My infant was in the backseat. This was suck a busy intersection that police dept had to park behind me to keep me from being hit. The car could not be put in neutral to move it out of the way. After over an hour we were able to restart the car and excessive battery discharge message displayed. This is on top of me taking it to the dealership for excessive oil consumption and BMW was aware my motor would eventually give out.

Filed Jul 10, 2021 · Engine · FL

Engine is available for inspection upon request. Earlier this month, my 550i completely shut off at a traffic light. When attempting to restart the engine, the Starter strained very hard and smoke came out of the engine. Engine was immediately shut off and the car was towed to a local shop. In turn the shop replaced the Starter the following day and heard knocking from the engine once it turned it over. Upon examination the shop pulled open the oil filter and it was full of metal shrapnel. I feel fortunate the car was not in motion at the time of the failure, given the engine shut off with no warning this could have resulted in a catastrophic accident.

Filed Mar 4, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 58,200 miles · NH · fire

The high pressure fuel pump caused a fire in the engine compartment and totaled the car with less than 60k miles on it

Filed Sep 27, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 89,000 miles · CA

Vehicle stops suddenly while driving

Filed Oct 30, 2019 · Engine · 78,771 miles · NC

Son was driving car and car just shut off in the middle of the road without any warning. Car was towed to bmw dealership and they want to charge $3000 to tear down engine to see why engine locked up. Car was bought 31 may 2019 and shut down after driving a little over 3,000 miles 12 october 2019. Just a complete runaround with bmw offices.

Filed Oct 24, 2019 · Engine · 49,479 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 5501. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the "service required soon" message illuminated on the message center and the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to global imports (550 interstate north pkwy se, atlanta, ga 30339) where it was diagnosed that the engine seized and a new one was needed. The contact also stated that the vehicle was running oddly approximately a week before the failure, presumably due to oil consumption issues. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,479.

Filed Sep 13, 2019 · Engine · 65,000 miles · IL

Takata recall car uses excessive amounts of oil, a quart every week.