BMW 550 owners have reported 6 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension control arm (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems | |
| Multiple Axle Suspension Torque Arm problems |
BMW tears up tires causing them to shread while driving down road. After two alignments in a year. No front end damage per BMW. Read details...
I was driving home and felt the car leaning to one side (passenger side) I drove slowly with hazard lights on made it home and checked under vehicle looked liked the bolt came off and bar connected to tire was dropped had it towed to shop and was told control arm needed to be replaced . Read details...
I have a 550i with the sport package. Both rear tires wore out the inner 1/4" of tire completely while the outer, and the visible portion of the tread had plenty of depth left (approx 4/32" or more). Read details...
I need the following us tire retails to be inspected, analyzed, tested and/or whatever governmental procedures need to be taken in order to find out, fine, correct, determine whether or not the tires stocked, manufactured are within federal guidelines requirements for safety and all other Read details...