BMW 550I Gran Turismo recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 16 owner complaints for the BMW 550I Gran Turismo (model years 2010–2012). The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints), followed by engine (4 complaints). The 2011 model year has the most recalls (2).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
201212 00
201127 01
201029 01

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 550I Gran Turismo model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Electrical system7 2 of 3
Engine4 2 of 3
Fuel/propulsion system3 2 of 3
Power train3 2 of 3
Wheels2 2 of 3

All 3 recalls

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
18V248000Apr 18, 2018 Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger2010–201147,806
17V067000Feb 2, 2017 Power train: driveline, constant velocity joint20118,752
10V047000Feb 18, 2010 Equipment: other, labels20101,040

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Owners reported a crash in 0 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.