MYRModel Year Report

2006 BMW 550I

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2006 BMW 550I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:30.209Z

Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
23

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2006: 23 complaints 2006 23 2007: 37 complaints 2008: 32 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 11 complaints 2010 2011: 84 complaints 2012: 36 complaints 2012 2013: 15 complaints 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 6 complaints 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2017: 0 complaints
2006: 23 complaints 2006 23 2007: 37 complaints 2007 2008: 32 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 11 complaints 2010 2011: 84 complaints 2011 2012: 36 complaints 2012 2013: 15 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 6 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017
2006: 23 complaints 2006 23 2007: 37 complaints 2007 2008: 32 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 11 complaints 2010 2011: 84 complaints 2011 2012: 36 complaints 2012 2013: 15 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 6 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017

2006: 23 complaints

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YearComplaints
200623
200737
200832
20092
201011
201184
201236
201315
20146
20156
20161
20170

Known problem areas

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

14 of 23 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 2006 BMW 550I. While driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting avoid crashing into an animal, the vehicle was maneuvered to the right and crashed into a tree. The front driver side air bag deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-21

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW 550I. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH attempting to avoid crashing into an animal, the contact swerved to the right and crashed into a tree.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-21

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 BMW 550I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V564000 (Air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-30

Electrical system

3 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

Headlight wire insulation flaking off and wires are shorting causing headlight to go off. Wires short and arcing. The headlight went off while driving on highway at night.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-04

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Wheels

2 of 23 total reports mention: wheels.

Steering

2 of 23 total reports mention: steering.

Service brakes

2 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH
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While driving near home on a rainy day on 10/18/2012 when I applied my brakes at a road curve, the brakes did not respond and I hit a sidewalk, damaging the rear bumper on its right hand side (Passenger's side).

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-17

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2007-10-29Engine and engine cooling07V479000 On certain vehicles equipped with V8 engines, in conditions of below freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, it is possible for electrostatic discharge to occur at the fuel rails. If this…

    Remedy: Dealers will attach two ground cables in the engine compartment free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

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  2. I
    2008-01-04Engineering analysisClosed 2008-12-31 BMW airbag light illumination
  3. R
    2014-08-29Air bags13V564000 BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will…

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  4. R
    2017-09-01Air bags17V428000 BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2017.

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 BMW 550I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V479000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 13V564000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V428000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 BMW 550I reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 BMW 550I?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 BMW 550I have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.