2018 BMW M550I Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2018 BMW M550I, 13% of the 23 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.
“Passenger restraint system malfunction. I took it to the dealership and was told it will cost $3785.91 to replace the passenger seat mat. Looking online, this problem appears to be widespread with many individual car owners complaining of the issue. Given that this is a life safety system and its apparent prevalence, it seems appropriate to consider this for a mandatory recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11591343, filed 2024-05“The passenger seat occupancy mat is faulty - same as in many other BMW models for which BMW has issued a 15 year warranty. The car chimes and states fasten safety belt for the passenger seat when the passenger seat is entirely empty. This error comes and goes, and stops when the belt is buckled.”
NHTSA complaint #11586141, filed 2024-04Related service bulletins
- 10242694Aug 1, 2023?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
- 10227568Oct 1, 2022According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy…
- 10200235Jun 1, 2021The driver's seat and/or passenger seat rattles ("cracking" noise) during load reversal. There is a slight movement in the seat that is most noticeable when moving forwards and…
- 10200234Jun 1, 2021Front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
- 10198899May 1, 2021B58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert…
- 10188945Feb 1, 2021SEAT FAILS TO INITIALIZE DUE TO MISSING END STOP: Front seat will not calibrate/initialize.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2018 BMW M550I
10 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
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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