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2006 BMW 550i

3 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #07V479000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's V8 engine has a fuel rail that can be affected by extreme cold and dry conditions, causing an electrical discharge that could disrupt the engine's computer.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your engine could stall while you're driving, making it hard to control your speed or accelerate, and your power steering could fail, increasing the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will add two grounding cables to your engine compartment at no cost to you. Just schedule an appointment when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES, IN CONDITIONS OF BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES COMBINED WITH LOW HUMIDITY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TO OCCUR AT THE FUEL RAILS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) COULD BE AFFECTED SO THAT ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF STALLING WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SPEED OR ACCELERATE AND THE POWER STEERING COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL ATTACH TWO GROUND CABLES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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High Priority #17V428000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The occupant detection mat in your vehicle's passenger seat is a critical sensor that helps determine if and how the front air bag deploys in a crash. Over time, this mat can crack and fail, which could disable the air bag.
Risk if Unfixed
If the mat fails, the front passenger air bag won't deploy in a crash, putting you at risk of serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the occupant detection mat with a new one that won't crack, ensuring the air bag will work as designed. This repair is completely free.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #13V564000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The airbag system in your vehicle uses a mat under the front passenger seat to determine if the airbag should deploy in an accident. In some affected 2006-2007 BMW models, this mat can wear out and crack, causing the system to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the system fails, the airbag in front of the passenger seat won't deploy in a crash, putting them at risk of serious injury. This could be life-threatening in a severe accident.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the worn-out mat with a new one, free of charge. They'll also provide an extended warranty on the mat, so you'll be protected if it needs repairs in the future. You'll receive a second letter when parts are available, and you should schedule the repair right away.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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Browse by Component

AIR BAGS
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall

Other BMW 550i Years

2016
2 recalls
2014
2 recalls
2013
1 recall
2012
2 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls

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