2013 BMW 550I Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 BMW 550I, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Car will not rise due to airbag malfunction. Car is a cpo still under warranty. Bmw has not agreed to replace the airbag component of the suspension although it's not listed under the items that are not covered. The car is inoperable with this part malfunctioning.”
NHTSA complaint #11003179, filed 2017-07Related 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
- 10147009Aug 1, 2016CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 31 01 12 dated June 2015. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at…
- 10151313May 1, 2016Service Action: Replace Left Rear Air Spring. Torsional stress can cause the threaded fabric of the left air spring bellow to rupture and lose its airtightness. If the air spring…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 BMW 550I
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW 550I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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