2016 BMW 550XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 550XI years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 550XI. That ranks 2nd out of 3 550XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 24,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 BMW 550XI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 BMW 550XI.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
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 own a 2016 bmw 550i equipped with goodyear eagle ls2 run flat tires. The vehicle has 24,000 miles and the tread is separating on the tires.
Car sold in minneapolis, mn with "summer" tires. Disclosure on sticker = "wheel & tire set style 464m gr." no discussion from salesperson on risks of summer tires in winter conditions. Car is not safe to drive on any form of ice / snow, which is often half the year in mn.
Other BMW 550XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 550XI | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 550XI | 7 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 550XI?
Owners most often report tires, wheels problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 BMW 550XI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.