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2021 BMW M550iProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 BMW M550i, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-096 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 96%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 BMW M550i has problems

1 complaint 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
Power train10

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

3 recalls

2021 BMW M550i 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.

96%repaired · 2023 Q1

Sensing system: camera

Recall 21V-096 · Feb 19, 2021 · 13,858 vehicles · 13,324 repaired

Risk. If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2020 Q4

Sensing system: camera

Recall 20V-598 · Sep 30, 2020 · 312 vehicles · 312 repaired

Risk. If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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

2021 vs. every other M550i 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 M550i median. How we score

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In owners' words

What M550i owners report

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

The guibo (flex disc) in the powertrain has multiple visible cracks, posing a safety risk due to its potential to disrupt power transmission to the wheels. This malfunction could impact vehicle control, particularly at higher speeds, thus putting passengers and other road users at risk. A certified…
Complaint 11624298 · Nov 8, 2024

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