BMW 550I recalls

10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

24V527000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallPlease see the recall report for the complete list of models.Air bagsFree replacement1,145unitsJul 202418V248000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.Engine & powertrainFree replacement48KunitsApr 201817V428000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThe front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a…Air bagsFree repair2,158unitsJul 201716V914000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThe affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.Air bagsFree replacement3,506unitsDec 201616V832000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThe affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) during a service visit.Air bagsFree replacement91unitsNov 201616V746000 · BMW OF North America, LlcFuel System, Gasoline recallThe affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.Fuel systemFree replacement136KunitsOct 201615V718000 · BMW OF North America, LlcChild Seat recallThe affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards…Seats & beltsFree repair7,162unitsOct 201515V188000 · BMW OF North America, LlcExterior Lighting recallThe rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement13KunitsMar 201513V564000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThe front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash…Air bagsFix in development77KunitsNov 201313V407000 · BMW OF North America, LlcExterior Lighting recallOver time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement134KunitsSep 2013