Gasoline Fuel System Problems of BMW 550

BMW 550 owners have reported 6 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel injection (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of BMW 550


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of BMW 550

The Fuel Pump problem

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 550i gran turismo. The contact stated that while her son was driving at 45 mph, the vehicle loss power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle jerked.   Read details...

The Fuel Injection problem

Since Jan 2014 the fuel injectors failed and replaced 2 times and the veh is currently at the position of crtiz BMW dealership in GA since Feb 12/2015 to replace the fuel injectors for the 3rd time and also to repair the seat belt malf on the front passenger side that were failed to work since Feb   Read details...

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

Tl the contact owns a 2012 BMW 550i. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the drivetrain malfunction warning light appeared on the instrument panel. The contact also noticed that the warning light was illuminated upon depressing the accelerator pedal.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

I have a BMW 335i bought on March 28, 2008 and it has stalled on me and died over 4 times. The car now has 1000 miles. The first time it went on limp mode was at 500 miles and the first time it stalled and towed to the dealer was at 750 miles.   Read details...

The Delivery Pressure Sensor problem

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 550i. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the warning message illuminated on the instrument panel stating, “driving moderately and drive pit not available”.   Read details...




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