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2023 BMW M550I Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2023 BMW M550I, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2023 BMW M550I

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Driveshaft (power train)

    NHTSA 26V525000 Reported 27,720 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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…

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2023 BMW M550I have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The car was purchased new in July 2023. On or about [XXX], while the car was parked the front license plate holder separated suddenly and unexpectedly from the front bumper of the car and fell to the”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 29, 2024 · Structure

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2023 BMW M (M2 Coupe, M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan, M3 Competition Sedan, M3 Sedan, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined17–19 mpg
City / Highway15–16 / 21–24
FuelPremium
EPA classCompact Cars, Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars
Engine6/8 cyl, 3/4.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S8); Manual 6-spd

Compare BMW M550I model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW M550I model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2018 BMW M550I123
2019 BMW M550I10
2020 BMW M550I32
2021 BMW M550I31
2022 BMW M550I12
2023 BMW M550I11

Checking a specific 2023 BMW M550I

How do I know if my 2023 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 2023 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

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.