Electrical System Related Problems of the 2011 BMW 550

Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 2011 BMW 550. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of BMW 550


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2011 BMW 550

The Electrical System problem

My 2011 BMW 550i experienced an unexpected fire in my driveway while my wife and I were sleeping. The fire nearly caused our house to catch fire and also resulted in damage to my BMW z4. I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with someone regarding this matter.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Our car's electrical panel lit up before the car stalled on two separate occasions. The first time, BMW replace the battery. The second time, BMW replaced the alternator. 12 days after being serviced by BMW, our house burned down due to a fire originating on the front left side of the BMW.   Read details...

The Trunk Wiring problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 BMW 550i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle would not shift back into park. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed that the wiring that connects to the fuse box and battery was not   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other BMW 550 model year vehicles:



550 Service Bulletins
550 Safety Recalls
550 Defect Investigations