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2015 BMW 550I Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 BMW 550I has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 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 2015 BMW 550I, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2015 BMW 550I owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW 550I, describing incidents dated June 18, 2018 to July 10, 2025.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Power Train 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11689241 · Filed September 23, 2025
Fuel pump failure causing engine to spontaneously shut down on road or freeway at any speed. This puts the safety of occupants in my car and the cars around me in danger as I need to put my hazards and safely move the car to the side of the road. No warning prior to failure. Warning and check engine…
ODI #11500748 · Filed January 9, 2023
Fuel pump supply / drive train malfunction. Vehicle was driven in freeway and has sudden message pop up on display screen and abruptly shut down. Unable to exit the freeway lanes. Stuck on the inbound lanes of freeway. Unable to re start vehicle to exit freeway. Took vehicle to local repair shop for…
ODI #11486644 · Filed September 27, 2022
The transmission's automatic gear selector indicator lights are no longer working properly. Without the indicator lights, it is difficult to determine if the vehicle is in Park, Drive or Reverse which is a MAJOR safety issue. This is apparently a well known issue with this vehicle model and no…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 BMW 550I in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW 550I as of November 3, 2026. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying.

2015 BMW 550 I 4 DR RWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 4, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

9% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Forward Collision Warning (Optional) Lane Departure Warning (Optional)

1 investigation

6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW 550I.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11689241

Incident: July 10, 2025 · Filed: September 23, 2025

Fuel pump failure causing engine to spontaneously shut down on road or freeway at any speed. This puts the safety of occupants in my car and the cars around me in danger as I need to put my hazards and safely move the car to the side of the road. No warning prior to failure. Warning and check engine light came on after problem occurred.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11500748

Incident: August 9, 2022 · Filed: January 9, 2023

Fuel pump supply / drive train malfunction. Vehicle was driven in freeway and has sudden message pop up on display screen and abruptly shut down. Unable to exit the freeway lanes. Stuck on the inbound lanes of freeway. Unable to re start vehicle to exit freeway. Took vehicle to local repair shop for inspection/repair to be made to fuel pump supply , only to have the same problem return in matter of days of repairs made.

Power Train; Electrical System

ODI #11486644

Incident: September 19, 2022 · Filed: September 27, 2022

The transmission's automatic gear selector indicator lights are no longer working properly. Without the indicator lights, it is difficult to determine if the vehicle is in Park, Drive or Reverse which is a MAJOR safety issue. This is apparently a well known issue with this vehicle model and no recall has been issued as of yet. There are no warning lights, the issue is confirmed by an independent repair facility and the full shifter assembly requires replacement. The part cost is over $1000.00 plus installation cost. This appeared on my vehicle last week at mileage of roughly 58,000 miles.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11471133

Incident: June 26, 2022 · Filed: June 27, 2022

When driving in freeway , Vehicles display " Drivetrain malfunction " - fuel supply full drive performance not available and begins to shut off abruptly in lanes. Can not restart vehicles. Vehicles can not be towed off the freeway lanes due to not begin able to put vehicle in Neutral mode. Vehicle was taken to local repair shop and parts were repair / replaced relating to fuel supply system. Same problems has reoccurring after 2 weeks of repairs.

Power Train; Engine

ODI #11414310

Incident: March 10, 2021 · Filed: April 28, 2021

OIL LEAK BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION COMMONLY KNOWN AS BELL HOUSING

Tires; Wheels

ODI #11103105

Incident: June 18, 2018 · Filed: June 21, 2018

GOODYEAR 245-45-19 2 TIRES TREAD SEPARATING. VERIFIED AT DISCOUNT TIRE NOT SAFE AT ANY SPEED.

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