2008 BMW 550I Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 BMW 550I, 6% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I have been in contact with Bmw of north america for 8 weeks. My 2008 Bmw 550I caught fire while stationary at a gas station at the gas pump. The fire department was called out to contain the fire. The fire inspector and the fire chief both stated that it was a wiring issue. I have the fire report. I was finally able to get Bmw of north america to inspect the vehicle on feb. 5, 2018 and was told there 'looks like there could have been'work done to the wiring of the car. I have owned the vehicle since april 2017 (7 months) and have not done any work to the wiring. …”
NHTSA complaint #11072294, filed 2018-02, 85,000 miles“2008 Bmw 545i with damage due to towing company. Consumer states that she would like reimbursement of the repairs to fix the vehicle after the towing company damaged it. The consumer stated the rims and front spoiler were damaged.”
NHTSA complaint #10222851, filed 2008-03Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 BMW 550I
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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