Power Train Related Problems of the 2011 BMW 550

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2011 BMW 550. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle shudder (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of BMW 550


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2011 BMW 550

The Power Train problem

I started my car to drive to an appointment and noticed that the car was jerking/bucking as I pulled out of my driveway onto the main road. I was unable to accelerate appropriately for oncoming traffic behind me because the car was jerking violently and it was a bit scary since this had not   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 BMW 550i series. The contact stated while driving at 35 mph the warning illuminated: drive train malfunction. The contact stated while driving on the highway and he decelerates off the gas to coast over to a different lane.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Vehicle displays transmission malfunction & dsc and xdrive malfunction, this vehicle is available upon request for inspection. Currently been to two dealerships and all I got from the first dealership is to replace transmission at 59k mile.   Read details...


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Fuel Economy of 550 Vehicles
550 Service Bulletins
550 Safety Recalls
550 Defect Investigations