2010 BMW 550I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2010 BMW 550I, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2010 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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Tail lights (exterior lighting)
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…
Remedy: 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.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2010 BMW 550I have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 48,032 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 du”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 19, 2023 · 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 requ”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 10, 2022 · 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 2010 BMW 550I
How do I know if my 2010 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2010 BMW 550I; 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 13V407000).
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
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- 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.