Bmw 550xi problems
The sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series consists of the BMW F10 (sedan version), F18 (long-wheelbase sedan), BMW F11 (wagon, marketed as Touring) and BMW F07 (fastback/hatchback, marketed as Gran Turismo) executive cars and were produced by BMW from January 2010 (for the 2011 model year) to 2017, with F10 being launched on 20 March 2010 to domestic market and F11 in the summer of 2010. The F07 Gran Turismo was produced from early September 2009 to 2017, being launched in the domestic German market in late October 2009.
The F10 5 Series shares a platform with the F01 7 Series full-size luxury sedan and the F12 6 Series executive-sized grand tourers. The F10 generation is the first 5 Series to offer a hybrid drivetrain, a turbocharged V8 engine, an 8-speed automatic transmission, a dual-clutch transmission (in the M5), active rear-wheel steering (called "Integral Active Steering"), electric power steering, double-wishbone front suspension, an LCD instrument cluster (called "Black Panel Display") and automatic parking (called "Parking Assistant"). A long-wheelbase sedan version (model code F18) was sold in China, Mexico, Turkey and the Middle East. Introduced in 2011, the M5 model is powered by the BMW S63 twin-turbocharged V8 engine coupled to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. The Gran Turismo (F07) is the first and only 5 Series to be produced in a fastback body style with a hatchback truck opening.
In February 2017, the G30 5 Series was released as the successor to the F10. G32 6 Series Gran Turismo (based on the G30 platform) succeeded the F07.
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Common Bmw 550xi problems
The BMW 550i is a powerful luxury sedan that boasts a 4.4-liter, TwinPower Turbo V-8 engine, providing impressive performance and speed.
One common issue with the N63 engine is the valve stem seals, which can lead to oil consumption and potential engine damage.
Another concern with the N63 engine is the battery being chewed up every year to a year and a half, requiring frequent replacements.
The high-performance nature of the BMW 550i also means that it requires more frequent and expensive maintenance than some other vehicles. Regular maintenance tasks include oil changes, oil filter changes, wheel alignments, brake pad replacements, and air conditioning diagnostics and tuning. These tasks are essential for maintaining the performance and longevity of the vehicle, but they can add up in cost over time.
In summary, the BMW 550i is a powerful and luxurious sedan that offers impressive performance and features. However, it is important to be aware of the potential issues with the N63 engine, particularly in the older models, and to budget for regular and potentially expensive maintenance tasks. By staying on top of these issues and maintaining the vehicle properly, BMW 550i owners can enjoy the benefits of this high-performance luxury sedan for many years to come.
Is the BMW 550i xDrive reliable?
The BMW 550i Reliability Rating is 1.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 29th out of 30 for luxury fullsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $1,046 which means it has poor ownership costs.
What is the problem with the BMW 550i GT?
A number of the new twin-turbo 550i series vehicles have issues with the high pressure fuel pump/pressurized fuel delivery system, fuel injectors and spark plugs, causing a rash of drive-ability issues including “no-start”, “hard-start”, “extended cranking time”, “start then stall”, “stall while engine is running” and ...
What is the most common problem with the 2011 BMW 550i?
The most common recall is: Camshaft Timing Adjustment Bolts Loosen And Break Causing Engine Stall.
What is the problem with the 2014 BMW 550i?
The 2014 BMW 550i engine problems are common and have been reported by consumers. Some of the issues are excessive oil consumption, fuel injector failure, and damaged or warped timing chain. The reliability score was A3out of 5 which ranks it as one of the least reliable luxury brands.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Bmw 550xi years
We have researched Bmw problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Bmw 550xi cars and compiled the top 2 most problematic Bmw 550xi model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Bmw 550xi model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Bmw 550xi years
We've also compiled a chart for you with the number of complaints about Volkswagen Jetta cars of certain model years:
Bmw 550xi car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Bmw 550xi , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
- Latches/locks/linkages problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Bmw 550xi vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
The NHTSA has received 7 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Bmw 550xi . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Bmw 550xi vehicles.
List of Bmw 550xi complaints
Bmw 550xi 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-18
- Date Complaint: 2018-11-01
- VIN: WBAFU9C55DD
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING MY BMW 550 XI ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH WHEN I HAD WHAT WAS TERMED BY THE BMW SERVICE TECHNICIAN AS A "CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE". AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT I SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. I IMMEDIATELY HAD TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY IN CHICAGO AND SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER IS DANGEROUS. I WAS ABLE TO GET STOPPED AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. I THEN HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO BMW OF ORLAND PARK WHERE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN DISMANTLED MY ENGINE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE. THE DETERMINATION WAS MADE THAT INDEED THE ENGINE HAD A "ROD BEARING FAILURE" WHICH CAUSED THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. AS I UNDERSTAND ENGINES VERY WELL IT IS NOT SURPRISING THAT AN ROD BEARING COULD FAIL. WHY I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT IS THAT THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAD 67,500 MILES ON IT AND AS I HAVE NOW DISCOVERED, MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS YEAR MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE ARE HAVING THE SAME "CATASTROPHIC FAILURES" PUTTING THEM IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AS WELL. AS I CONTINUED TO INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE I HAVE FOUND THAT BMW NA KNOWS ABOUT THIS SITUATION AND HAS TO DATE DONE NOTHING TO EITHER WARN VEHICLE OWNERS OF THIS SITUATION NOR DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I DO KNOW THAT MULTIPLE ROD BEARING FAILURES SUCH AS MINE CANNOT BE COINCIDENCE AND NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED AS ENGINE FAILURES AT HIGH SPEEDS ARE THE MOST DANGEROUS OF ALL FAILURES.
Bmw 550xi 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-30
- Date Complaint: 2018-09-13
- VIN: WBAFU9C53DD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 550XI. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK WHEN PROMPTED. DURING THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OF THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE REMOTE AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCKED THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND, OVER TIME, THE REMOTE BECAME COMPLETELY INOPERABLE AND WOULD NOT UNLOCK THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. CONSEQUENTLY, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR COULD NOT BE UNLOCKED AT ALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WIDE WORLD OF CARS BMW (124 NY-59, SPRING VALLEY, NEW YORK 10977, (845) 425-2600). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IT WAS PROBABLE THAT THE ACTUATOR MAY BE FAULTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Bmw 550xi 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-15
- Date Complaint: 2018-07-26
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 550XI. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE EMITTED SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE BMW OF ROANOKE DEALER (2824 FRANKLIN RD SW, ROANOKE, VA 24014, 540-274-2475) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE STEM SEAL IN THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO STATED THAT THE OCCURRENCE WAS A KNOWN FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Bmw 550xi 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-31
- Date Complaint: 2018-02-24
- VIN: WBAFU9C58DD
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I WOULD BE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND AT A RANDOM TIME IT WOULD JERK VIOLENTLY AND THEN SLOW WHILE IN TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY. THE CAR WOULD GO INTO 'LIMP MODE" AND GIVE A 'DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION' ERROR. I RESEARCHED THIS ERROR ONLINE AND IT SEEMED IT COULD BE ANY NUMBER OF THINGS. THE FIRST COUPLE TIMES IT HAPPENED IT WENT AWAY UPON THE CAR BEING OFF. IT HAPPENED A COUPLE MORE TIMES BEFORE THE 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT CAME ON WITH THE 'DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION' ERROR ON THE CAR'S INFO CENTER. EACH TIME IT INVOLVED A VIOLENT JERKING OF THE CAR AND IMMEDIATE SLOWING DOWN OF THE CAR IN TRAFFIC. I DROVE IT TO NELSON'S AUTOMOTIVE CENTER IN PEWAUKEE, WI AFTER A FEW TIMES OF THIS HAPPENING. THEY DIAGNOSED THIS AS A FUEL PUMP FAILURE AND REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. BASED ON MY RESEARCH THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR BMW FOR YEARS. FUEL PUMPS HAVE BEEN RECALLED ON THESE CARS UP TO THE YEAR OF MY CAR WHICH IS DISAPPOINTING.
Bmw 550xi 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-02
- Date Complaint: 2017-09-18
- VIN: WBAFU9C57DD
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP THE CAR STARTED SHAKING WHILE DRIVING LOST POWER CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND KEPT SHAKING. THE CAR WOULD NOT EXCEED 10 MPH AND CREATED A SAFETY ISSUE
Bmw 550xi 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-11
- Date Complaint: 2017-08-16
- VIN: WBAFU9C56DD
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: SUNROOF EXPLODED. SHATTERED WITH GLASS PIECES EVERYWHERE. NO STONE OR EXTERNAL OBJECT HIT THE SUNROOF.
Bmw 550xi 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-05
- Date Complaint: 2017-01-05
- VIN: WBAKP9C56ED
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: BMW 550 XI WAS TRAVELING ON PA TURNPIKE WHEN THE SUNROOF EXPLODED INTO TINY SHARDS OF GLASS. THE CAR WAS GOING THE SPEED LIMIT, OUTSIDE TEMP WAS 24 DEGREES, THE SHADE WAS OPEN WHEN THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO ROCKS OR DEBRIS THAT HIT THE SUNROOF. THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS NOT TRAVELING UNDER AN OVERPASS.
Recalls Bmw 550xi
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the Bmw 550xi.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Bmw 550xi 2013
- Report Received Date: 2015-03-31
- Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence: The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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