2010 Bmw 550i Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Bmw 550i.

20092011
Complaints
17
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2010 Bmw 550i Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:36,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#23 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:72,333 mi
#33 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:74,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Bmw 550i.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ENGINE4136,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM372,333 mi
POWER TRAIN3174,000 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2170,000 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER270,000 mi
WHEELS230,060 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC11,137 mi

Recalls for 2010 Bmw 550i

1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~134,100 vehicles.

13V407000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
~134,100 affected

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse).

Other Bmw 550i Years

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