Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 BMW 550i has 1 recall, 15 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
15
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
15V188000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehic...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 BMW 550 I 4 DR RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2013 BMW 550I. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lost motive ... |
| Apr 7, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Water resistant |
| Aug 17, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 BMW 550i. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the warning message illum... |
| Jul 11, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have soft closing doors on my vehicle. My doors won’t unlock/open, the only way I can get the driv... |
| Feb 8, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | GUIBO FLEXIBLE DISC FAILED DURING ROUTINE PA INSPECTION. TECHNICIAN SAID IT WAS CRACKED AND FAILED T... |
| May 30, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | AFTER HAVING MY BMW AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR TWO WEEKS I HAD THE LOW BATTERY DISCHARGING MESSAGE COME O... |
| Oct 18, 2019 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | AFTER HAVING MADE SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS TO PARTS (E.G. ALL THREE FUEL PUMPS) TO THIS VEHICLE OVER THR... |
| Dec 13, 2018 | SEATS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | PULLED A NHTSA REPORT ON THIS VEHICLE AND SAW NOTHING DANGEREOUS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE UNTIL WE GOT IT ... |
| Nov 1, 2018 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | "TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE A 2013 BMW 550I XDRIVE M SPORT. IT KEEPS ON MISFIRING ON CYLINDER NUMBER TWO ... |
| Aug 8, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVE BELOW 30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT BROKE AND RUPTURED A HOLE IN THE ENGINE'S UPPER OIL P... |
| Feb 20, 2018 | SEATS | I STARTED THE CAR AND TURNED ON THE HEATED SEATS AND WENT INSIDE. I CAME BACK OUT A FEW MINUTES LAT... |
| Mar 18, 2017 | SUSPENSION | CAR WILL NOT RISE DUE TO AIRBAG MALFUNCTION. CAR IS A CPO STILL UNDER WARRANTY. BMW HAS NOT AGREED ... |
| Jan 28, 2015 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE COMPLAINT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. IT'S A QUALITY ISSUE. BMW'S N63 ENGINE IS EVIDENTLY NOT WELL ... |
| Oct 5, 2013 | TIRES,WHEELS | I HAVE GOODYEAR 245/40R19 RUN FLATS ON MY VEHICLE. A HUGE BUBBLE CAME UP AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALE... |
| Jan 23, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | ENGINE CONTINUES TO BURN THROUGH OIL APPROXIMATELY EVERY 1,500 MILES, WHICH COULD LEAVE THE VEHICLE ... |