2020 BMW M550I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2020 BMW M550I, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2020 BMW M550I
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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Software (back over prevention) and camera (back over prevention)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe,…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Camera (back over prevention)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Camera (back over prevention)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive,…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 BMW M550I have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The front differential and rear drive train has been problematic and has failed in model years starting 2019. My car is a April 2020 car with 34,000 miles and has already failed. There are numerous ca”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 24, 2025 · Power train
“Tl* the contact owns a 2020 BMW m550i. The contact stated that while slowing down to stop, the auto stop fuel saving system suddenly activated causing the vehicle to abruptly stop. The vehicle was tak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 25, 2021 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 BMW M (M2 CS Coupe, M2 Competition Coupe, M240i Convertible, M240i Coupe, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–22 / 20–30 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Large Cars, Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6/8/12 cyl, 3/4.4/6.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7); Automatic (S8); Manual 6-spd |
Compare BMW M550I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW M550I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 BMW M550I | 1 | 23 |
| 2019 BMW M550I | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 BMW M550I | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 BMW M550I | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 BMW M550I | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 BMW M550I | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2020 BMW M550I
How do I know if my 2020 BMW M550I 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 2020 BMW M550I; 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 19V684000).
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
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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.