Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | — | 2 | — | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median 550e year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Latest BMW 550e recalls
Electrical system › Wiring
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 M5 Sportswagon, 2025-2026 M5, 2024-2025 750e xDrive, 2025-2026 550e xDrive, 2023-2025 I7, 2023-2025 7 Series, 2024-2026 i5, and 5 Series vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning system's electrical wiring harness and add a retaining strap/bracket to the harness, as necessary, free of charge.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Electric › Control module
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the BMW 550e should you avoid?
None of the BMW 550e years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
How many recalls has the BMW 550e had?
2 recalls across 2025. The model year with the most is 2025.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.