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2008 BMW 550i

2 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 system that can be damaged by a rare electrical discharge in extremely cold and dry conditions.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your engine could stall, making it hard to control your vehicle, and you might not be able to steer or accelerate. This could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will add two extra grounding cables to your engine to prevent this issue, and the repair is completely free. You should schedule the fix as soon as possible.
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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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Moderate #13V407000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The taillight system in your car has special connectors that help the lights turn on and off. Over time, these connectors can wear out and cause the lights to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the taillight system fails, you might notice that your brake lights, turn signals, or reverse lights don't work properly. This could make it harder for other drivers to know when you're slowing down or changing lanes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the light bulb carriers with new ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it won't cost you a thing.
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Original — What Happened
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse).
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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
2007
2 recalls
2006
3 recalls

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