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2018 BMW M550I Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
9%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
18,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 BMW M550I, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,750 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.

“I was driving on the highway and the sunroof exploded out of no where, Bmw said a rock hit it or something but I am 90% sure a rock didn't hit it. Did not see anything fly up towards the car. It sounded like a gunshot went off in the car and glass showering all over you because I had the shade open. Luckily it did not get into my eyes to cause another accident. Glass shattered upwards and from doing research it looks like it's a common problem”

NHTSA complaint #11353442, filed 2020-09, 18,750 miles

“Sunroof on 2018 BMW M550i exploded while driving home from work. Weather was cloudy, light rain in the 50's, late March in northern California, USA. Sunroof was in closed position and cars HVAC was not being used to create temperature or pressure difference. Heated seat was being used. Had been parked outdoors under an awning during the day and had been on the road for less than 15 minutes. The automobile will be taken to the nearest dealership in the morning. Pictures were taken. Significant safety risk to occupants if glass shatters when the slider is in the open position.”

NHTSA complaint #11458748, filed 2022-03

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Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201829%

Other parts of the 2018 BMW M550I

Air bags
10 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 BMW M550I

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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