2007 BMW 550I problems
The 2007 BMW 550I has 48 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (17%) concerns air bags. After that come engine (12%) and lighting (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 17% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 37 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 72,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash; 2 complaints mention a fire.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2007 ranks 2nd most-complained-about out of 6 model years of the BMW 550I with enough data (24 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 550I. The contact stated that the driver and passenger's side headlight wires were melted. There was also an intermittent tail light malfunction warning message. The contact inspected the tail lights and noticed they were illuminating properly. Additionally, the passenger's side restraint warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl*- the contact stated that while driving on10/26/06 in heavy traffic driving the vehicle in front sudden stop and he hit the back of the vehicle and the airbags deployed. The contact stated that the police came out to the scene, but no report was taken. The police stated that there was no damage to contact's vehicle or to the vehicle that he hit. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to armonk garage and then to the dealership, where the vehicle was purchased.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 BMW 550I series. While driving 35 MPH at various speeds the power steering failed. The warning light illuminated indicating that the warning hydraulic steering malfunction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where he was told that they needed to replace the computerized steering column chip. He was informed that there would be a recall for the failure and he should wait for the recall notice before they can repair the vehicle.
I was informed solely based on my VIN number, I'm not eligible for repair, even though my airbag warning light is on. How can this be justified? My safety and my families safety is on the line, but because a number, I'm not covered? On top of this issue, I will be shipping my vehicle, but the local shipping company will not ship any vehicle that has warning lights on unless it can be verified by a certified mechanic that the car is safe to drive. Please advice me on what I can do.