2013 BMW 550I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2013 BMW 550I, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2013 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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Exterior lighting
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps,…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 BMW 550I have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 69,482 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owned a 2013 BMW 550I. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was able to coast into the driveway. The contact atte”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 17, 2025 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2013 BMW 550i. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the warning message illuminated on the instrument panel stating, “Driving moderately and drive pit not available”. The vehicl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 1, 2022 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 2013 BMW 550I
How do I know if my 2013 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 2013 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 15V188000).
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.