Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 2006 BMW 550. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery cable (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Battery Cable problems |
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. Read details...
In the earlier part of the year, I noticed the battery cable (located in the trunk of my car) was very hot to the touch and began charring. I called the local BMW service center because I read of other consumers having the same issue (article in consumer reports, the new york times and msnbc. Com. Read details...