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2009 BMW 550I Recalls & Complaints

The 2009 BMW 550I has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 BMW 550I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2009 BMW 550I owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 BMW 550I, describing incidents dated February 23, 2014 to September 21, 2022.

Most-cited components

  • Tires 2 complaints

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11485939 · Filed

    The car was riding alittle rough and upon inspection I had seen that the inside aidewall of both tires on the inside wall of tire was gone..!

  • ODI #10565494 · Filed

    MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S 3 SIZE 245/35ZR19 XL 93Y BSW HAVE UNACCEPTABLE FAILURE RATE. *TR

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Tail light Failure

NHTSA #13V407000 · Exterior Lighting — Tail Lights · NHTSA notice

Reported September 11, 2013 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 134,100 vehicles

Repair completion: 76.48% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 2, 2014 · Vehicles built March 1, 2007 – December 31, 2009 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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).

Safety consequence

Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other BMW 550I model years

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