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2016 BMW 550i

2 recalls Most severe issue: High Priority

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

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #16V914000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The air bag in your seat is a safety device that deploys to cushion you in case of a crash. In some 2016-2017 models, the part that makes the air bag inflate might not work correctly, which could leave you without protection in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy, you could be at higher risk of injury from hitting the dashboard or other objects inside the vehicle during a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the air bag module at no cost to you. You'll get a notification when it's time for the repair, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Low Priority #15V718000 Plain English
Component

CHILD SEAT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat in your BMW is the metal bar that helps secure a child seat. In some 2016 5-series models, this anchor might be bent, making it harder for the child seat to attach correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the child seat isn't securely attached, your child could be at greater risk of injury in a crash, which is a serious safety concern.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check the left rear seat anchor and fix it if it's bent, all at no cost to you. You'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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AIR BAGS
1 recall
CHILD SEAT
1 recall

Other BMW 550i Years

2014
2 recalls
2013
1 recall
2012
2 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
3 recalls

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