Recalls ·2014 BMW 550i

2014 BMW 550i recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 BMW 550i; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 6 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2014 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints6

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Recalls (2)

Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 24V527000 · 11 Jul 2024

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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 6 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags2 · 33%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 33%
Steering1 · 17%
Engine1 · 17%

When complaints were filed

20172
20191
20242
20261

From owner complaints

Clicking noise and steering wheel vibration while the car is in motion. Bmw acknowledges the problem, they say with the interactive steering system, but they do not have a fix. Symptoms are getting worse by the day and i believe safety is an issue here.

Steering · Aug 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

This is for a 2014 BMW 550i. Getting a red warning light indicating the passenger airbag is malfunctioning. The driver side had a recall but not the passenger. This is very dangerous and should be addressed. The dealership wants over $2,700 to fix it. Doesn't feel right. Reading on the message boards and sounds to be…

Air bags · Aug 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The high pressure fuel injector either fails or is incapacitated by the ecu for unknown reasons. In either case the drive train is put into a diminished mode which renders the vehicle under powered and also eventually emit white smoke. Once in this deminished mode especially on the highway the vehicle is a hazard to…

Fuel/propulsion system · Apr 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving on the highway my car suddenly stalled nearly causing a huge accident, the car was towed to the mechanic where it was discovered that there was an issue with the fuel pump. I noticed that there have been several recalls for this issue on prior year bmw models so called bmw directly and they said that at…

Fuel/propulsion system · May 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20113
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20131
20142
20150
20162

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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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