BMW 550 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

BMW 550 owners have reported a total of 366 problems for their cars built in the 11 model years listed in the chart below. The chart shows the number of problems reported across all service years for each given model year of the BMW 550. The 2011 BMW 550 cars have the most problems reported (138 problems).

Table 1. Total number of problems by model year for BMW 550

Model Year	Number of Problems
2016 550	2
2015 550	8
2014 550	6
2013 550	26
2012 550	50
2011 550	138
2010 550	17
2009 550	2
2008 550	44
2007 550	45
2006 550	28

🔍 Common problems of BMW 550

The following chart shows the 20 most common problems for BMW 550 cars. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (76 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (43 problems).

Table 2. Common problems of BMW 550

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling	76
Electrical System	43
Other Fuel System	37
Air Bag	35
Power Train	32
Tire	21
Wheel	19
Equipment	18
Exterior Lighting	18
Steering	14

Service Brakes	12
Seat Belt	9
Suspension	6
Gasoline Fuel System	6
Seats	4
Visibility	4
Electronic Stability Control	4
Structure	3
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Unknown Or Other	2

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