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 Problems

Crash-related:1
#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

#33 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 BMW 550I.

Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2010 BMW 550I

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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).

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2010 BMW 550I — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 BMW 550I reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 BMW 550I has 17 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 BMW 550I?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2010 BMW 550I?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 BMW 550I include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 BMW 550I have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 134,100 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 BMW 550I?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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