BMW 550XI recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 7 owner complaints for the BMW 550XI (model years 2013–2014, 2016). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 550XI model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 1 of 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 of 3 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 of 3 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 of 3 | |
| Structure | 1 | 1 of 3 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V188000 | Mar 31, 2015 | Exterior lighting | 2013 | 13,443 |
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.
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.