BMW 550 owners have reported 43 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (33 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Battery Cable problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Trunk Wiring problems |
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...
Vehicle parked for days, noticed smoke from passenger side engine bay, inspection found possible faulty electrical wiring or oil leak onto electrical wiring causing small fire on engine floor. Disconnected negative terminal to battery. Read details...
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...
Vehicle shuts off unexpectedly and fails to restart, additionally the vehicle will randomly fail to start. The engine will shut off while driving at highway speeds, when driving slowly, or shortly after shifting the car into drive from park. Read details...
In the earlier part of the year, I noticed the battery cable (located in the trunk of my car) was very hot to the touch and began charring. I called the local BMW service center because I read of other consumers having the same issue (article in consumer reports, the new york times and msnbc. Com. Read details...