Every 2012 BMW 550I recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 18V248000
Apr 18, 2018Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
- Risk
- If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Full recall details for 18V248000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 16V746000
Oct 17, 2016Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
- Risk
- The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 16V746000 →
2012 BMW 550I complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW 550I, reporting 1 fires. BMW has issued at least 388 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine14
- Fuel/Propulsion System12
- Tires8
- Electrical System4
- Power Train4
- Wheels4
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (226)
- Electrical System (209)
- Engine (124)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (66)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (58)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (54)
Read BMW 550I owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW 550I. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CAUSED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND TOTALED THE CAR WITH LESS THAN 60K MILES ON IT”
2012 BMW 550IMar 4, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11399068
“REAR DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN WHEN THE VEHICLE SITS OVER NIGHT. LOOKS LIKE A LEAK IN THE AIR SUSPENSION.”
2012 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMODec 19, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11162436
“I was driving when the vehicle engine randomly shut down with out warning I was on the freeway at the time and could have been hit by a car. I took thr car to an auto repair shop, had the problem inspected snddiagnosed and was told the engine was faulty.”
2012 BMW 550ISep 2, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11542232
“The contact owns a 2012 BMW 550i. The contact stated after parking and exiting the vehicle, he noticed coolant leaking on the front driver's side and saw white smoke exiting near the water pump. The contact stated the low coolant fluid and the drivetrain malfunction warning lights were illuminated.”
2012 BMW 550INov 30, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11442082
“My car died in an intersection unexpectedly as if my battery had died. My infant was in the backseat. This was suck a busy intersection that police dept had to park behind me to keep me from being hit. The car could not be put in neutral to move it out of the way.”
2012 BMW 550INov 17, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11440813
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