2009 BMW 550I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 550I years
- Not enough data 10th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 BMW 550I. That ranks 10th out of 12 550I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 51,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 BMW 550I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 100% | 51,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 BMW 550I recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse).
Risk: Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
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 car was riding alittle rough and upon inspection I had seen that the inside aidewall of both tires on the inside wall of tire was gone..!
Michelin pilot sport a/s 3 size 245/35zr19 xl 93y bsw have unacceptable failure rate. *tr
Other BMW 550I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 550I | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 550I | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 550I | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 550I | 6 | 2 |
| 2013 550I | 15 | 1 |
| 2012 550I | 35 | 2 |
| 2011 550I | 84 | 3 |
| 2010 550I | 11 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 550I | 32 | 2 |
| 2007 550I | 37 | 2 |
| 2006 550I | 23 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 550I?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 BMW 550I?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 BMW 550I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 550I model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.