MYRModel Year Report

2015 BMW 550I

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2015 BMW 550I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:24.815Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2006: 23 complaints 2006 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 2015: 6 complaints 2015 6 2016: 1 complaint 2017: 0 complaints
2006: 23 complaints 2006 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 6 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017
2006: 23 complaints 2006 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 6 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2017

2015: 6 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel/propulsion system

3 of 6 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

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Fuel pump failure causing engine to spontaneously shut down on road or freeway at any speed. This puts the safety of occupants in my car and the cars around me in danger as I need to put my hazards and safely move the car to the side of the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-23

Power train

2 of 6 total reports mention: power train.

Wheels

1 of 6 total reports mentions: wheels.

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Goodyear 245-45-19 2 tires tread separating. Verified at discount tire not safe at any speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-21

Also filed under Tires

Tires

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

Engine

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine.

Show complaint excerpts

Oil leak between the engine and transmission commonly known as bell housing

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-04-28

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2015 BMW 550I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2015 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 2015 BMW 550I?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 BMW 550I have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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