CarRecallWatchThe 2013 BMW 550i has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (8 reports).
2013 BMW 550i recalls
Rear reflectors may not reflect enough light, raising crash risk
The rear reflex reflectors on these 2013 BMW 5 Series and M5 vehicles may not reflect enough light.
Most common 2013 BMW 550i problems
Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owned a 2013 BMW 550I. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was able to coast into the driveway. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. No warning lights were illuminated prior to the failure; however, several unknown warning lights illuminated when the vehicle failed to restart. The contact's husband checked the vehicle and became aware of smoke coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery had failed and needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced. The contact insisted t
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The contact owns a 2013 BMW 550i. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the warning message illuminated on the instrument panel stating, âDriving moderately and drive pit not availableâ. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the high-speed fuel pump on the passengerâs side was replaced but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the high-speed pressure sensor was replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 96,280.
I have soft closing doors on my vehicle. My doors wonât unlock/open, the only way I can get the driver side door open is using the physical key. When trying to unlock the door with the key fob, it makes the sound but none of the doors unlock. The unlock button inside doesnât work and when trying to open the other doors (passenger side and rear doors) manually, it wonât open! Thank goodness I didnât have anyone in the backseat, otherwise I would have to call the fire department and they would probably have to end up breaking the glass if they couldnât crawl through the front. I feel this is a major safety issue. The dealer said it maybe a fuse or actuator issue. To replace one actu
GUIBO FLEXIBLE DISC FAILED DURING ROUTINE PA INSPECTION. TECHNICIAN SAID IT WAS CRACKED AND FAILED THE INSPECTION. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 62000 MILES ON IT AND THE CV JOINT FAILED. I BELIEVE THEIR WAS A RECALL FOR 2011 AND 2012 MODELS FOR THE SAME ISSUE.I WAS CHARGED MORE THAN 1000 DOLLARS FOR THE REPAIR OF THE FLEXIBLE DISK AT THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO FIX IT SO IT WOULD PASS STATE INSPECTION. I DID NOT WANT THE DRIVE AXLE TO FALL OFF THE CAR. THIS IS RIDICULOUS FOR A CAR WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE.
2013 BMW 550i questions
Does the 2013 BMW 550i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2013 BMW 550i: Rear reflectors may not reflect enough light, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 550i?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (8), Fuel/Propulsion System (4), Power Train (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 BMW 550i has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.