2006 BMW 550I Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 BMW 550I.
Worst 2006 BMW 550I Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Air Bags:Frontal
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 BMW 550I.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 11 | 2 | — | 120,748 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2006 BMW 550I
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~78,723 vehicles.
BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
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2006 BMW 550I — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 BMW 550I reliable?
What are common problems with the 2006 BMW 550I?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 BMW 550I?
How safe is the 2006 BMW 550I?
Does the 2006 BMW 550I have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2006 BMW 550I?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full BMW 550I reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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