2015 Bmw 550i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Power Train (2) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (286)
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.
Engine 2026-01-21 · B010122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
n63tu1 class action settlement svc campaign: oil consumption diagnosis/repair
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
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-11-16 · B010919 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diesel fuel injectors: ltd wty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
Showing the 6 most recent of 286 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-09-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel pump failure causing engine to spontaneously shut down on road or freeway at any speed. this puts the safety of occupants in my car and the cars around me in danger as i need to put my hazards and safely move the car to the side of the road. no warning prior to failure. warning and check engine light came on after problem occurred. …”
2023-01-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel pump supply / drive train malfunction. vehicle was driven in freeway and has sudden message pop up on display screen and abruptly shut down. unable to exit the freeway lanes. stuck on the inbound lanes of freeway. unable to re start vehicle to exit freeway. took vehicle to local repair shop for inspection/repair to be made to fuel pump suppl…”
2022-09-27 · Power Train“the transmission's automatic gear selector indicator lights are no longer working properly. without the indicator lights, it is difficult to determine if the vehicle is in park, drive or reverse which is a major safety issue. this is apparently a well known issue with this vehicle model and no recall has been issued as of yet. there are no warn…”
2022-06-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System“when driving in freeway , vehicles display " drivetrain malfunction " - fuel supply full drive performance not available and begins to shut off abruptly in lanes. can not restart vehicles. vehicles can not be towed off the freeway lanes due to not begin able to put vehicle in neutral mode. vehicle was taken to local repair shop and parts were re…”
2021-04-28 · Power Train · 73,000 mi“oil leak between the engine and transmission commonly known as bell housing…”
2018-06-21 · Wheels · 15,000 mi“goodyear 245-45-19 2 tires tread separating. verified at discount tire not safe at any speed.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.