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2012 BMW 550i Gran TurismoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2012 BMW 550i Gran Turismo, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-248 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 66%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 23, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 BMW 550i Gran Turismo has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2012 BMW 550i Gran Turismo recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

66%repaired · 2019 Q3

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 18V-248 · Apr 18, 2018 · 47,806 vehicles · 31,460 repaired

Risk. If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other 550i Gran Turismo year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 550i Gran Turismo median. How we score

'10'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 550i Gran Turismo owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

IN THE MIDDLE OF LAST YEAR MY CAR BEGAN TO CONSUME MORE MOTOR OIL THE FREQUENCY WAS ONE LITER EVERY MONTH AND THEN IT HAS BEEN MORE FREQUENT, WITH THE PASSAGE OF MONTHS THE BMW HAS AN INTENSE DRIP OF OIL WHICH IS NOT NORMAL DRIP ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE, DRIPPING DOWN THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE, I DO…
Complaint 11209550 · May 23, 2019 · 30,000 miles

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