2007 BMW 550I Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2007 BMW 550I, 3% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,400 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.
“About 3 months ago I bought a 2007 Bmw 550I with 29,802 miles. When a large red steering lock light appeared on the dash, as well as, the center console computer had instructions not to turn the engine off . The car operated normally just with an uncomfortable big red light on my dash. Before calling the Bmw dealer I decided to do some research on the internet. I have found dozens of Bmw forums referencing steering wheel lock malfunctions. Most were ranging from updating computers to steering column replacements. …”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2007 BMW 550I
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 BMW 550I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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