BMW 550I fuel pump problems

Filed Sep 23, 2025 · Fuel system · CA

Fuel pump failure causing engine to spontaneously shut down on road or freeway at any speed. This puts the safety of occupants in my car and the cars around me in danger as I need to put my hazards and safely move the car to the side of the road. No warning prior to failure. Warning and check engine light came on after problem occurred.

Filed Jan 9, 2023 · Fuel system · CA

Fuel pump supply / drive train malfunction. Vehicle was driven in freeway and has sudden message pop up on display screen and abruptly shut down. Unable to exit the freeway lanes. Stuck on the inbound lanes of freeway. Unable to re start vehicle to exit freeway. Took vehicle to local repair shop for inspection/repair to be made to fuel pump supply , only to have the same problem return in matter of days of repairs made.

Filed Sep 1, 2022 · Fuel system · 96,280 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 550i. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the warning message illuminated on the instrument panel stating, “Driving moderately and drive pit not available”. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the high-speed fuel pump on the passenger’s side was replaced but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the high-speed pressure sensor was replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 96,280.

Filed Jun 23, 2021 · Fuel system · IL

2012 F10 had issues while running as car installed and stopped completely multiple times in traffic. Fuel supply sign came on. Diagnosed as low pressure fuel pump degraded and need replacement. Same recall took place for 2007-2011 5 series model as well via recall campaign No. 16v-746: In-Tank Fuel Pump. 2012 have same issue and very dangerous to drive on road when vehicle stalls and stops while driving in traffic

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 May 26, 2020 · Fuel system, Transmission · 50,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 550i gran turismo. The contact stated that while her son was driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle loss power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to the classic bmw located at 6800 dallas pkwy, plano, tx 75024, (214) 778-2600, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump and the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The contact was told that there was no recall. The manufacture was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · FL

After having made several replacements to parts (e.g. All three fuel pumps) to this vehicle over three, the vehicle now requires a new engine due to the failure of a rod ring. The root cause for this failure remains unidentified, however bmw is refusing to identify and/or accept accountability to address this failure which requires an engine replacement (>$13000). Any vehicle of this age (~7 years old) and mileage (~80,000 mi.) should not require an engine replacement. Fortunately this issue occurred while traveling on urban roads at speeds less that 50 MPH. Had this occurred at highway speeds, this failure could have been catastrophic for me, my loved ones and others. Additionally each failure (e.g. Of fuel pumps and rod ring) has caused me to increasingly question the safety resulting from bmw's vehicles using these components. At this point in the absence of a remedy from bmw I am left with no choice by to file this complaint as I have tried everything possible with bmw.

Filed May 27, 2019 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · FL

While driving on the highway my car suddenly stalled nearly causing a huge accident, the car was towed to the mechanic where it was discovered that there was an issue with the fuel pump. I noticed that there have been several recalls for this issue on prior year bmw models so called bmw directly and they said that at this time there is no recall in effect, it seems too coincidental that I have the exact same problem and feel very lucky not to have been seriously injured or killed as I was driving on the highway at 60 MPH and all of a sudden I have nothing.

Filed May 11, 2019 · Fuel system · 86,000 miles · TX

I received a card in the mail from bmw of north america informing me that there was a recall on the fuel pump of my 2011 bmw 550i. When we called the dealership in amarillo texas, autoplex bmw, we were told by the service manager [xxx] that we are welcome to buy new cars from them but they will no longer honer warranty or recall work for anyone with the last name [xxx] or who is related to or affiliated with [xxx] is there any assistance you can give with this matter? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tt

Filed Apr 29, 2018 · Fuel system · 35,000 miles · WA

Fuel pump disengages when the car gets too hot. It's happened three times fortunately each time I was going 20 MPH or less. The car essentially stalls out and at higher speeds could be an issue. Bmw has made a fuel pump recall but the 2012 550i did not qualify and I believe it should.