50 problems have been reported for the 2012 BMW 550. The following chart shows the 12 most common problems for 2012 BMW 550. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 12 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel system, other (11 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Tire | |
| Power Train | |
| Wheel | |
| Electrical System | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Steering | |
| Suspension | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Vehicle Speed Control |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 BMW 550 in 2012.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | |
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| 2012 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used BMW 550, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 BMW 550 with the BMW 550 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 550 is 50 while the average number of problems reported for the 11 model years of the BMW 550 is 31.