BMW M550I Problems by Year
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the BMW M550I, across 6 model years (2018–2023). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (23). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
BMW M550I years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical M550I year: 2018. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 M550I: 23 complaints, 1 recall
- 2022 M550I: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2020 M550I: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW M550I problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW M550I model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 M550I | 1 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2022 M550I | 2 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2021 M550I | 1 | 3 | — | Power Train | |
| 2020 M550I | 2 | 3 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2019 M550I | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 M550I | 23 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW M550I years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2018 (23) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical M550I year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW M550I?
Air Bags, with 10 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the BMW M550I have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.