repaired · 2015 Q1
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Risk. Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
2009 BMW 550iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2009 BMW 550i, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 13V-407 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 22, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 BMW 550i has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2009 BMW 550i 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.
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
2009 vs. every other 550i 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 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 550i owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The car was riding alittle rough and upon inspection I had seen that the inside aidewall of both tires on the inside wall of tire was gone..!
Own a 2009 550i?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.