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BMW 550I Gran TurismoModel year report

2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
91,750miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by fuel system (3) and engine (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 91,750 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 287 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 96 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 30 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11222989, filed 2019-06, 106,000 miles

Fuel 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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11432766, filed 2021-09, 122,515 miles

Engine: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11045057, filed 2017-11, 82,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 66,000 and 106,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 91,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2012201320162017320192021
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 287 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 287 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 550I Gran Turismo

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20117100,0002—18—Not enough data
2010991,7502———Not enough data

All BMW 550I Gran Turismo model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by fuel system with 3.

Has the 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 91,750 miles and the middle half falls between 66,000 and 106,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.