How common are suspension, wheels, and tire problems on the 2011 BMW 550i?

NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this area for the 2011 model year, accounting for 19% of all complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 BMW 550i tire or suspension issues?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area.

At what mileage do these tire problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 7,000 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

What kind of tire failures are owners describing?

Most sample complaints describe sidewall bubbles and blowouts on Goodyear run-flat tires, with several owners reporting repeated replacements.

Did any of these tire failures cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries reported in connection with these complaints.

2011 BMW 550i Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2011 BMW 550i, 19% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 7,000 miles. No related recalls are on file. Most reports describe Goodyear run-flat tire sidewall bubbles and blowouts.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 16; 19% of 84
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 7,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Sidewall bubbles form on Goodyear run-flat tires, often on the front tires, and recur even after replacement.
Tires suffer sudden sidewall blowouts while driving on highways or over potholes, sometimes causing loss of tire pressure.
Owners report needing to replace the same tire multiple times within a few thousand miles, with some citing over ten replacements since purchase.
Front tires develop protruding bulges several inches long that owners say affect steering.
One owner also reported brakes locking, rotors grinding, and grooving alongside the tire issues, despite repeated dealer replacement of brake parts.

When 2011 BMW 550i suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 27, 2012, latest Sep 16, 2015.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2012 to Sep 2015; peak Aug 2013 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 BMW 550i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by 550i model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20063 (13%)
20077 (19%)
20083 (9%)
20092 (100%)
20102 (18%)
201116 (19%)
20129 (26%)
20132 (13%)
20140 (0%)
20151 (17%)
20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels, and tire problems on the 2011 BMW 550i?: NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this area for the 2011 model year, accounting for 19% of all complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 BMW 550i tire or suspension issues?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area.
At what mileage do these tire problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 7,000 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 3,000 to 5,000 miles.
What kind of tire failures are owners describing?: Most sample complaints describe sidewall bubbles and blowouts on Goodyear run-flat tires, with several owners reporting repeated replacements.
Did any of these tire failures cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries reported in connection with these complaints.