2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 550I Gran Turismo years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo. That is the most of any 550I Gran Turismo model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 74,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 44% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 22% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 22% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | 122,515 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | 101,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | 17,350 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 11% | 17,350 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo recalls (2)
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Engine and engine cooling:engine; engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 7-SERIES AND MODEL YEAR 2010 550i GRAND TURISMO VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLE'S ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE'S SEATING CAPACITY IS FIVE (5) PASSENGERS. THE ACTUAL SEATING CAPACITY IS FOUR (4) PASSENGERS. THE TIRE SIZE, TIRE PRESSURE, AND VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT ON THE LABEL ARE CORRECT.
Risk: The tire label does not conform to fmvss 110.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners and authorized bmw dealers will replace the tire label free of charge. The safety recall began on april 16, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a fuel odor detected inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a smog test but failed the smog test after the fuel odor was detected. The vehicle…
There is a recall on all bmw n63 vehicles for excessive oil consumption bulletin b001314) customers care package. My bmw is consuming oil and white smoke is coming out the tailpipe. I took my vehicle to bmw and they refuse to perform the necessary repairs included in the ccp my crankcase valves…
1. Battery/alternator while driving car it started slowing down saying battery discharging and finally died on the road. I had to get a new alternator. Shortly afterwards, my battery start discharging again and now need a new battery. Battery only one year old. 2. Engine- with a little over 81,000…
Under normal load battery can become discharged even while driving causing total shut down. The car completely shut down on my while driving it due to faulty design of alternator clutch (efficient dynamics) there are countless reports of this issue through bmw forums for model years 2010 and 2011…
I received a letter in early december about a recall, however 6 months later, no other information provided.
Other BMW 550I Gran Turismo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 550I Gran Turismo | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 550I Gran Turismo | 7 | 2 |
| 2010 | 9 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 550I Gran Turismo model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.