2022 BMW M550I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2022 BMW M550I, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2022 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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Driveshaft (power train)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2022 BMW M550I have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“On most modern BMW models (with Hot V V8 engines like the N/S 63) the coolant tank that is supposed to last at least the lifetime of the vehicle, only lasts about 40,000 Miles before cracking. The mai”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 10, 2026 · Engine
“I have had two separate incidents of cracked wheels. I drive the vehicle on normal roadways and have had no impacts with curbs, debris or significant road hazards. The wheels show no signs of any impa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 2, 2024 · Wheels
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2022 BMW M (M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan, M3 Competition Sedan, M3 Sedan, M4 Competition Coupe, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 21–23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.4 L |
| Transmission | 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 2022 BMW M550I
How do I know if my 2022 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2022 BMW M550I; 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 26V525000).
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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- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
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- 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.