2016 BMW 550i Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#11 most-complained of 11 550i years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2016 BMW 550i has 1 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #11 highest of 11 550i model years. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100% of the total).
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 16.5 city / 24.5 hwy
Top 2016 BMW 550i problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (100%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (100%)
2016 BMW 550i recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V914000Dec 20, 2016Airbags3,506 vehicles
Air bags
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 15V718000Oct 30, 2015Other7,162 vehicles
Child seat
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2016 BMW 550i fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 24.5 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2016 compared with other 550i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 BMW 550i a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 BMW 550i ranks #11 of 11 among 550i model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 1 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 550i?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (1 complaints) and transmission & powertrain (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 36,343 miles.
- Does the 2016 BMW 550i have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 BMW 550i, most recently reported 2016, covering airbags and other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 BMW 550i?
- EPA rates the 2016 BMW 550i at 19.5 MPG combined (16.5 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.