2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 44%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo, 44% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11041789, filed 2017-10, 66,000 miles“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery…
- 10245422Nov 22, 2023Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâÂÂs equipment and settings, no acoustic or…
- 10214990May 1, 2022The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map…
- 10200224Jun 1, 2021While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience, in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational…
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has…
- 10179009Jul 1, 2020NAVIGATION SYSTEM - REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROADMAP DATA: Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best…
- 10178991Jul 1, 2020N63 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT - BATTERY SERVICE BENEFIT - RETROFITS/ REPLACEMENTS: This Service Information bulletin applies to: Class vehicles in operation on the road (Applicable…
- 10178990Jul 1, 2020N63T REAR MONITORING OXYGEN SENSORS - LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES: Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America…
- 10174320Apr 1, 2020CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 43% |
| 2010 | 4 | 44% |
Other parts of the 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo
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.
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