2011 BMW 550I engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 34 complaints for the 2011 BMW 550I, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 fires.
What owners wrote
The 2011 BMW 550I had just recently been parked and turned off. After no more than 10 minutes after it was parked, it burst into flames coming from the engine compartment on the passenger side. Then very quickly spread throughout the entire car. The car was parked in an attached garage thus not only completely burning the car to the ground but also partially burning the home down as well. Resulting in over $250,000 in damage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 BMW 550I. The contact stated that the oil and drive train warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and stated that they would call the contact back. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Other problems reported for the 2011 BMW 550I
- Electrical system 20 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints
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