2006 BMW 550I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2006 BMW 550I, and owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2006 BMW 550I
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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Occupant classification (air bags)
BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2017. Owners may…
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Occupant classification (air bags)
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant…
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain vehicles equipped with v8 engines, in conditions of below freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, it is possible for electrostatic discharge to occur at the fuel rails. If this were to occur, the engine electronic control unit (ECU) could be affected so that engine stalling could result.
Remedy: Dealers will attach two ground cables in the engine compartment free of charge. The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 BMW 550I have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 109,058 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2006 BMW 550I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet deter”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2023 · Air bags
“I was driving home and felt the car leaning to one side (passenger side) i drove slowly with hazard lights on made it home and checked under vehicle looked liked the bolt came off and bar connected to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 17, 2020 · Engine
Compare BMW 550I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 550I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 BMW 550I | 3 | 23 |
| 2007 BMW 550I | 2 | 37 |
| 2008 BMW 550I | 2 | 32 |
| 2009 BMW 550I | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 BMW 550I | 1 | 11 |
| 2011 BMW 550I | 3 | 84 |
| 2012 BMW 550I | 2 | 35 |
| 2013 BMW 550I | 1 | 15 |
| 2014 BMW 550I | 2 | 6 |
| 2015 BMW 550I | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 BMW 550I | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2006 BMW 550I
How do I know if my 2006 BMW 550I 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2006 BMW 550I; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 07V479000).
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.
Other BMW models
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
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.