Reliability & cost of ownership
Bmw 550xi Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Bmw 550xi? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars — then open the year you're shopping for a full reliability and repair-cost forecast.
Bmw 550xi problems by model year
1 recall entry and 9 owner complaints on file across 2 model years, sourced from the federal NHTSA database.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 550xi | 0 | 2 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2013 550xi | 1 | 7 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Bmw 550xi, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- engine2 complaints
- fuel/propulsion system2 complaints
- unknown or other2 complaints
- electrical system1 complaint
- latches/locks/linkages1 complaint
- structure1 complaint
- tires1 complaint
- wheels1 complaint