2015 BMW 550iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2015 BMW 550i, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2015 BMW 550i has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2015 BMW 550i recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2015 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2015 BMW 550i safety ratings
2015 BMW 550 I 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 BMW 550i, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
What 550i owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Fuel pump failure causing engine to spontaneously shut down on road or freeway at any speed. This puts the safety of occupants in my car and the cars around me in danger as I need to put my hazards and safely move the car to the side of the road. No warning prior to failure. Warning and check…
Fuel pump supply / drive train malfunction. Vehicle was driven in freeway and has sudden message pop up on display screen and abruptly shut down. Unable to exit the freeway lanes. Stuck on the inbound lanes of freeway. Unable to re start vehicle to exit freeway. Took vehicle to local repair shop…
When driving in freeway, Vehicles display " Drivetrain malfunction " - fuel supply full drive performance not available and begins to shut off abruptly in lanes. Can not restart vehicles. Vehicles can not be towed off the freeway lanes due to not begin able to put vehicle in Neutral mode. Vehicle…
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