2009 BMW 550I
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 84 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
2 of 2 total reports mention: tires.
Show complaint excerpts
The car was riding alittle rough and upon inspection I had seen that the inside aidewall of both tires on the inside wall of tire was gone..!
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-09-22
Michelin pilot sport a/s 3 size 245/35ZR19 xl 93Y bsw have unacceptable failure rate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-23
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-01-02Exterior lighting13V407000 BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 BMW 550I — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V407000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 2009 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 2009 BMW 550I?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 BMW 550I have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.