BMW 550XI Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the BMW 550XI (2013–2013) that have at least 5 complaints. 2013 has the most, with 7. Across all years, the part named most often is other or unknown (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 550XI model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7 | 65,750 | 1 | 11 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Other or unknown2 22%
- Fuel system2 22%
- Engine2 22%
- Body and structure1 11%
- Latches, locks and linkages1 11%
- Electrical system1 11%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2013: “Bmw 550 xi was traveling on pa turnpike when the sunroof exploded into tiny shards of glass. The car was going the speed limit, outside temp was 24 degrees, the shade was open when the sunroof exploded. There were no rocks or debris that hit the sunroof. There were no cars in front of me. I was not traveling under an overpass.”
NHTSA complaint #10940013, filed 2017-01, 30,000 milesOther BMW models
3,165 complaintsBMW 328I
2,576 complaintsBMW X3
2,016 complaintsBMW 325I
1,377 complaintsBMW Z4
1,271 complaintsBMW 3 Series
832 complaintsBMW 528I
830 complaintsBMW 330I
813 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology