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BMW 550i Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

19
Total Recalls
0.7
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.3)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
0
2002
0
2003
0
2004
0
2005
0
2006
3 C
2007
2 D
2008
2 D
2009
1 F
2010
1 F
2011
3 C+
2012
2 C
2013
1 F
2014
2 D-
2015
0
2016
2 F
2017
0
2018
0
2019
0
2020
0
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

AIR BAGS
6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
CHILD SEAT
1

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

AIR BAGS — 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 correct…

High Priority

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE — The driver's air bag in your vehicle is a critical safety feature designed to protect you in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, some of these air bags have a faulty inflator that…

Critical

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER — The electric auxiliary water pump in your vehicle is a small pump that helps keep your engine cool. In certain 2011-2012 models, this pump can fail, causing the circuit board to ov…

Critical

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP — The fuel pump in your vehicle is the part that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. In some BMW models, the wires that connect this pump can become loose and cause problems…

Critical

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER — The electric auxiliary water pump in your BMW is a small motor that helps keep your engine cool. In certain 2011-2012 models, this pump could fail, causing the circuit board to ove…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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