Most common 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW 550i Gran Turismo complaints by model year
2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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.
Equipment › Other › Labels
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.
What 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo owners say
Electrical system
Under normal load battery can become discharged even while driving causing total shut down. The car completely shut down on my while driving it due to faulty design of alternator clutch (efficient dynamics) there are countless reports of this issue through BMW forums for model years 2010 and 2011 of 550i gt. In my specific case, the vehicle experienced total electrical power loss while driving after 20 miles on highway. All warnings went off and engine shut down while car was moving. Battery is only 6 months old and tests to have no trouble. I am afraid this could happen while at speed and cause an accident. Http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=672462
1. Battery/alternator while driving car it started slowing down saying battery discharging and finally died on the road. I had to get a new alternator. Shortly afterwards, my battery start discharging again and now need a new battery. Battery only one year old. 2. Engine- with a little over 81,000 miles engine was getting extremley hot and coolant pipes had to be replaced. Using coolant and burning a quart of oil every 400 miles with a lot of white smoke. Need valve stem seals which is extremely expensive $5,000.00. Can't afford, so car is just sitting. Any help will be a blessing.
Fuel & propulsion system
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a fuel odor detected inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a smog test but failed the smog test after the fuel odor was detected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed as a fuel leak at the connection on the high line to injectors on bank 2. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnosis. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V746000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was 122,515.
There is a recall on all BMW n63 vehicles for excessive oil consumption bulletin b001314) customers care package. My BMW is consuming oil and white smoke is coming out the tailpipe. I took my vehicle to BMW and they refuse to perform the necessary repairs included in the ccp my crankcase valves also the cooling hoses all this is included in the class action suit they claim I have a engine leak. The engine is leaking because the valves are worn and need to be changed I need help getting them to conform to the ccp.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo?
The electrical system — 4 complaints, 44% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (3) and engine & cooling (2).
How many recalls does the 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo, the most recent from April 18, 2018 (engine). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 102,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.