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2020 BMW M550I problems

The most common problem on the 2020 BMW M550I is fuel and propulsion system. Its complaint count is close to a typical M550I model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
2414 warranty
Worst area
Fuel system

The worst 2020 BMW M550I problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Fuel system
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Fuel system
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls 3

Back over prevention: softwareReported February 19, 2021 · 13,858 vehicles affected
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 21V096000 · Recall details

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported September 30, 2020 · 312 vehicles affected
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 20V598000 · Recall details

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported September 27, 2019 · 257,473 vehicles affected
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1‑877‑877‑3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371.

Recall number 19V684000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2020 BMW M550I 241

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2020 BMW M550I owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 24, 2025 · Transmission · NJ

The front differential and rear drive train has been problematic and has failed in model years starting 2019. My car is a April 2020 car with 34,000 miles and has already failed. There are numerous cars that share the same V8 engine and drive train, has similar front differential failures at very low mileage. BMW USA seems to not car and address the issue after it being brought to their attention.

Filed Jan 25, 2021 · Fuel system · 3,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 bmw m550i. The contact stated that while slowing down to stop, the auto stop fuel saving system suddenly activated causing the vehicle to abruptly stop. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer west herr bmw located at 4250 w henrietta rd, rochester, ny 14623 who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. No failure was found with the vehicle. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000. The VIN was invalid.

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Questions about the 2020 BMW M550I

Is the 2020 BMW M550I reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2020 BMW M550I, close to a typical M550I model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 BMW M550I?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).

How many recalls does the 2020 BMW M550I have?

3 recalls, covering back over prevention.

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