2012 BMW 550I Gran Turismo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 BMW 550I Gran Turismo, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 BMW 550I Gran Turismo
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling) and turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time.…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 BMW 550I Gran Turismo have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 30,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“In the middle of last year my car began to consume more motor oil the frequency was one liter every month and then it has been more frequent, with the passage of months the BMW has an intense drip of”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 23, 2019 · Engine
“Rear driver side of vehicle goes all the way down when the vehicle sits over night. Looks like a leak in the air suspension.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 19, 2018 · Suspension
Compare BMW 550I Gran Turismo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 550I Gran Turismo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo | 2 | 9 |
| 2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo | 2 | 7 |
| 2012 BMW 550I Gran Turismo | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2012 BMW 550I Gran Turismo
How do I know if my 2012 BMW 550I Gran Turismo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 BMW 550I Gran Turismo; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V248000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.