BMW 550I Gran Turismo Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the BMW 550I Gran Turismo (2010–2011) that have at least 5 complaints. 2010 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (7 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 550I Gran Turismo model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 7 | 100,000 | 2 | 287 | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 9 | 91,750 | 2 | 287 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system7 29%
- Fuel system4 17%
- Engine4 17%
- Transmission and drivetrain3 13%
- Wheels2 8.3%
- Other or unknown2 8.3%
- Tires1 4.2%
- Body and structure1 4.2%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2011: “I feel that is should have been a recall on my car. From the start was told the car checked out however had to get another starter, transmission case, blocks etc. I spent over 14k and still have problem with repairs that I thought was covered. Now AC blower gone after picking up from the dealer less than a month ago. Bad purchase now out of money and car still needs repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11234104, filed 2019-07, 109,000 miles2010: “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.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology