SuspensionPart report

2012 BMW 550I Suspension Problems

Complaints: 1about this part
Share: 3%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage: 89,900miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 BMW 550I, 3% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,900 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Related service bulletins

10184575Nov 1, 2020TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle, when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away…
10179812Aug 1, 2020CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONTAXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATION: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking…
10138392Apr 1, 2018TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away…
10138386Apr 1, 2018Cracking noises from the front axle area while turning the wheels, when stationary or parking

Suspension: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2013	1	7%
2012	1	3%
2011	1	1%
2008	2	6%
2007	1	3%
2006	1	4%

Other parts of the 2012 BMW 550I

Engine
14 complaints Fuel system
13 complaints Tires
8 complaints Electrical system
4 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints Wheels
4 complaints Steering
2 complaints Brakes
1 complaints Engine cooling
1 complaints Exterior lighting
1 complaints Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW 550I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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