One problem related to universal joint has been reported for the 2013 BMW 550. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While drive below 30 mph, the front driveshaft broke and ruptured a hole in the engine's upper oil pan. The flexible joint or universal joint seized and broke the front part of the front driveshaft. Then the vehicle had metal in the engine oil and that has damaged the engine and the turbochargers. The vehicle is going to need a new engine, new turbochargers, and a new front driveshaft. The repair estimates are: new engine - $3800. 00 turbo chargers - $1100. 00 front driveshaft - $1500. 00 auxiliaries parts - $1200. 00 labor/repair cost - $7000. 00 total cost - $14,600. 00.
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