BMW M550I recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 28 owner complaints for the BMW M550I (model years 2018–2023). The most reported problem area is air bags (10 complaints), followed by seat belts (6 complaints). The 2021 model year has the most recalls (3).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW M550I model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 10 | 1 of 6 | |
| Seat belts | 6 | 1 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 of 6 | |
| Seats | 3 | 1 of 6 | |
| Engine | 3 | 2 of 6 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V525000 | Aug 12, 2026 | Power train: driveline, driveshaft | 2021–2022 | 36,823 |
| 21V096000 | Feb 19, 2021 | Back over prevention: software | 2020–2021 | 13,858 |
| 20V598000 | Sep 30, 2020 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2020–2021 | 312 |
| 19V684000 | Sep 27, 2019 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2018, 2020 | 257,473 |
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 1 complaint; 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.