2010 Bmw 550i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Wheels (2) · Engine (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights 2013-09-11 · campaign 13V407000 · 134,100 vehicles
Defect: 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service bulletins (79)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-12-20 · B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine will crank but not start. there is no communication with the integrated fuel module (tfe) whendiagnosing with ista. the following two fault codes will be stored in the dme: 032b43 - low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low cda594 - message (- 0x33e) missing, rec
Equipment 2023-11-22 · B653423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customers may state that the alarm system (dwa) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. depending on the vehicleã¢ââs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. additionally, the red anti-theft alarm led in
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Showing the 6 most recent of 79 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-12-19 · Power Train · 💥 crash“i have been having issues , not sure what the problem is but the car doesn’t seem like it’s getting proper gas , & it shakes when i drive . i had to park it in the garage after having it towed home due to an unknown issue . …”
2022-03-10 · Engine“on 11/10/21 i was advised by long beach bmw (long beach, ca) that my car needs a new engine. the car smells of gas (both when running and when sitting) and burns excessive amounts of oil. the car requires a quart of oil every 200 - 400 miles. the first engine was replaced after only 77,000 miles because the car was stalling unexpectedly. now, t…”
2018-07-27 · Power Train · 91,000 mi“when driving freeway or street, transmission malfunctions causing it to drop into a low gear and reduce speed significantly. there is no maintenance schedule on the transmission. unfortunately will need replacement at 8 yrs & 90k on odometer. bmw should recall and fix.…”
2018-07-12 · Unknown Or Other“letter from senator gillibrand on behalf of madeline singas, who is the district attorney of nassau county, seeking assistance with a double homicide investigation following a fatal car accident in her county; *ld *js *js…”
2018-02-25 · Wheels · 40,000 mi“wheel cracked - run flat tires would not hold air due to unexplained crack in wheel…”
2017-09-27 · Unknown Or Other · 70,000 mi“purchased car two years ago and drivetrain malfunction continues to light continually comes on, vehicle begins to shake uncontrollably. i've had driven lexus vehicles for the prior 30 years and never spent so much time at the dealer trying to resolve the same problem or any mechanical / electrical problems. switching to bmw within these past two ye…”
2016-10-12 · Electrical System · 90,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 550i. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. before the failure, the entire panel and all of the warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact did not feel safe driving the vehicle. the failure mileage was 90,000.…”
2015-10-11 · Power Train · 57,000 mi“lost of power while driving, 2 incident: bad vibrations while at a idle.…”
2013-11-06 · Engine · 15,000 mi“from a very slow roll there is a delay in engine response of 1-2 seconds. there is also a delay in engine response in the 10-30 mph range of the same length of time. the slow roll event can cause confusion to other drivers who believe you are yielding the right away when you do not accelerate in a timely manner going forward or making a turning mo…”
2012-06-01 · Wheels · 20,120 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 550gt. while driving approximately 35 mph, the tire pressure warning indicator alerted low tire pressure. the contact maneuvered to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle and then resumed operation. the vehicle was taken to a tire center where the technician informed the front passenger's side wheel exhibited tw…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.