2013 BMW 550XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 550XI years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW 550XI. That is the most of any 550XI model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 91,250 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 BMW 550XI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 29% | 91,250 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 29% | 70,025 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 29% | 32,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 BMW 550XI recalls (1)
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Exterior lighting
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
I was driving my bmw 550 xi on the highway at 70 mph when i had what was termed by the bmw service technician as a "catastrophic engine failure". As i was driving down the highway at i suddenly lost all power to the drive train. I immediately had to take evasive action to avoid an accident as on a…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 550XI. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK WHEN PROMPTED. DURING THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OF THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE REMOTE AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCKED THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND, OVER TIME, THE REMOTE BECAME…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW 550XI. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE EMITTED SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE BMW OF ROANOKE DEALER (2824 FRANKLIN RD SW, ROANOKE, VA 24014, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE…
I would be driving the vehicle and at a random time it would jerk violently and then slow while in traffic on the freeway. The car would go into 'limp mode" and give a 'drivetrain malfunction' error. I researched this error online and it seemed it could be any number of things. The first couple…
High pressure fuel pump the car started shaking while driving lost power car went into limp mode and kept shaking. The car would not exceed 10 mph and created a safety issue
Other BMW 550XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 550XI | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 550XI | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 7 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 550XI?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 BMW 550XI?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 BMW 550XI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 550XI model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.