BMW 550i Gran Turismo Problems by Year

We compared every BMW 550i Gran Turismo model year from 2010–2011 using 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. No 550i Gran Turismo year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
16complaints
3recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

2010201197
Owner complaints per model year, BMW 550i Gran Turismo. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20117—2ElectricalFew
20109—2ElectricalFew

* Complaints compared with the median 550i Gran Turismo year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common BMW 550i Gran Turismo problems

  • Electrical systemworst: 2010
    744%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2011
    531%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2010
    425%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2011
    319%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2010
    213%
  • Other / not specified
    213%
  • Body & structureworst: 2011
    16%
  • Air bagsworst: 2011
    16%
  • Steeringworst: 2011
    16%

Latest BMW 550i Gran Turismo recalls

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

NHTSA recall 18V-248 · Apr 18, 2018 · 47,806 vehicles

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…

Remedy: 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.

Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint

NHTSA recall 17V-067 · Feb 2, 2017 · 8,752 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017.

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 10V-047 · Feb 18, 2010 · 1,040 vehicles

BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 7-series and model year 2010 550i grand turismo vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners and authorized BMW dealers will replace the tire label free of charge. The safety recall began on April 16, 2010. Owners May contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

All 3 BMW 550i Gran Turismo recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the BMW 550i Gran Turismo should you avoid?

None of the BMW 550i Gran Turismo years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common BMW 550i Gran Turismo problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (7), engine & cooling (5) and fuel & propulsion system (4). Electrical complaints peak in the 2010 model year.

How many recalls has the BMW 550i Gran Turismo had?

3 recalls across 2010–2011. The model year with the most is 2010. See all BMW 550i Gran Turismo recalls by year.

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.