2013 BMW 550i recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 BMW 550i; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting. Owners filed 15 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints15

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Recalls (1)

Exterior lightingCampaign 15V188000 · 31 Mar 2015

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

What owners complain about

Share of the 15 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine8 · 53%

Fuel/propulsion system4 · 27%

Power train3 · 20%

Unknown or other2 · 13%

Seats2 · 13%

Tires1 · 7%

Wheels1 · 7%

Fuel system1 · 7%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

"takata recall" i have a 2013 bmw 550i xdrive m sport. It keeps on misfiring on cylinder number two and i have changed all 8 spark plugs and the injector for that cylinder. I also used octane booster and sea foam to clean the carbon out the fuel system. I don't know what else it could be if it's still misfiring on…
Engine · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

I have goodyear 245/40r19 run flats on my vehicle. A huge bubble came up and i took it to the dealership. They said it was due to impact and not covered on my warranty. I know, there has been no impact. Since then another bubble on another tire has manifested. It is a cost of over $1000 to replace the two tires. Very…
Tires · Nov 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

After having made several replacements to parts (e.g. All three fuel pumps) to this vehicle over three, the vehicle now requires a new engine due to the failure of a rod ring. The root cause for this failure remains unidentified, however bmw is refusing to identify and/or accept accountability to address this failure…
Engine · Oct 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 550i. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the warning message illuminated on the instrument panel stating, “Driving moderately and drive pit not available”. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the high-speed fuel pump on the passenger’s side was replaced but the failure continued.…
Fuel system · Jan 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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