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BMW 550XI problems by year

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the BMW 550XI since 2013, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2013 model year has 7 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
1
Worst year
2013
Model years
2013-2016

BMW 550XI years to avoid

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

Best BMW 550XI years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW 550XI complaints by model year

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

20132016

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW 550XI problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Body
    1

BMW 550XI problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2016-2Tires00
2013-7Engine67,50010

Recalls 1

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Questions about the BMW 550XI

What years of the BMW 550XI should you avoid?

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

What is the best year for a used BMW 550XI?

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

What is the most common problem with the BMW 550XI?

Fuel system, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by engine (2) and wheels (1).

How many recalls does the BMW 550XI have?

1 recall between 2013 and 2016. The 2014 model year has the most, with 1.

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