Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2008 BMW 550.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
I have been in contact with BMW of north America for 8 weeks. My 2008 BMW 550i caught fire while stationary at a gas station at the gas pump. The fire department was called out to contain the fire. The fire inspector and the fire chief both stated that it was a wiring issue. I have the fire report. I was finally able to get BMW of north America to inspect the vehicle on Feb. 5, 2018 and was told there �looks like there could have been�work done to the wiring of the car. I have owned the vehicle since April 2017 (7 months) and have not done any work to the wiring. I also pulled a carfax report before purchasing the vehicle. It showed 0 accidents and 0 major mechanical working. I asked BMW for a copy of the inspector's report and was denied. That really made me suspect something foul from BMW.