SteeringPart report
2018 BMW M550I Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%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 1 complaints about the steering of the 2018 BMW M550I, 4% of the 23 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10242691Aug 1, 2023?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction.
- 10239604Jun 1, 2023A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
- 10235181Mar 1, 2023A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
- 10230732Dec 1, 2022The saved steering column positions, vertical and horizontal, are not stored long term.
- 10211809Mar 1, 2022The steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is too strong (severe), which can create an uncomfortable feeling for the driver. Background: Steering intervention…
- 10206690Dec 1, 2021Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
- 10204661Sep 1, 2021Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle maynot start when placing the key against the steering column.
- 10203340Sep 1, 2021Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
- 10186895Dec 1, 2020REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT DETECTED: Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against…
- 10182907Oct 1, 2020GROANING NOISE DURING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING COLUMN: A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2018 BMW M550I
Air bags
10 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
10 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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