2018 BMW M550I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M550I years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW M550I. That is the most of any M550I model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (10 complaints, 43%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 BMW M550I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 26% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 9% | 18,750 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 9% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4% | 34,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 BMW M550I recalls (1)
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Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
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.
Throughout my ownership, I have adhered to BMWâs recommended maintenance schedule, including routine oil changes and inspections. At no point was I advised of any engine issues, oil leaks, or conditions that could potentially lead to catastrophic engine failure. Most recently, the vehicle had…
To: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Subject: Safety Complaint â 2018 BMW M550i Driver Assistance System I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding a dangerous malfunction of the driver assistance systems in my 2018 BMW M550i. These systems behave unpredictably and…
Iâm getting a passenger restraint system malfunction message on my infotainment. Says: âPassenger restraint system limited. Increased risk of injury in case of a collision. Continue wearing safety belt.â This is the second time this has occurred on this specific vehicle. First time was in…
Passenger restrain system mail function
Passenger restrained seatbelt signal. There is bulletin in google: SIB 72 04 17. There are recalls for this vehicle but dealer want accept it.
Other BMW M550I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 M550I | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 M550I | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 M550I | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 M550I | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 M550I | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 23 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW M550I?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 BMW M550I?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 BMW M550I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M550I model years, the 2018 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.