2015 BMW 550i Owner Complaints
Complaint Summary
The 2015 BMW 550i has 9 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve fuel/propulsion system and power train.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 9 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 33.3%
POWER TRAIN
2 22.2%
WHEELS
1 11.1%
TIRES
1 11.1%
ENGINE
1 11.1%
Quick Insights
The top category is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, accounting for 33.3% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 6 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2015 BMW 550i
The 2015 BMW 550i has 9 owner complaints in this dataset. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM is the most common complaint category, representing about 33% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2015 BMW 550i are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (3), POWER TRAIN (2), WHEELS (1).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 5 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2015 BMW 550i?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 6 of 6 systems
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 Reports33% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
When driving in freeway , Vehicles display " Drivetrain malfunction " - fuel supply full drive performance not available and begins to shut off abruptly in lanes. Can not restart vehicles. Vehicles can not be towed off the freeway lanes due to not begin able to put vehicle in Neutral mode. Vehicle was taken to local repair shop and parts were repair / replaced relating to fuel supply system. Same problems has reoccurring after 2 weeks of repairs.
6/27/2022
Fuel pump supply / drive train malfunction. Vehicle was driven in freeway and has sudden message pop up on display screen and abruptly shut down. Unable to exit the freeway lanes. Stuck on the inbound lanes of freeway. Unable to re start vehicle to exit freeway. Took vehicle to local repair shop for inspection/repair to be made to fuel pump supply , only to have the same problem return in matter of days of repairs made.
1/9/2023
POWER TRAIN
2 Reports22% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
OIL LEAK BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION COMMONLY KNOWN AS BELL HOUSING
4/28/2021
The transmission's automatic gear selector indicator lights are no longer working properly. Without the indicator lights, it is difficult to determine if the vehicle is in Park, Drive or Reverse which is a MAJOR safety issue. This is apparently a well known issue with this vehicle model and no recall has been issued as of yet. There are no warning lights, the issue is confirmed by an independent repair facility and the full shifter assembly requires replacement. The part cost is over $1000.00 plus installation cost. This appeared on my vehicle last week at mileage of roughly 58,000 miles.
9/27/2022
WHEELS
1 Report11% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
GOODYEAR 245-45-19 2 TIRES TREAD SEPARATING. VERIFIED AT DISCOUNT TIRE NOT SAFE AT ANY SPEED.
6/21/2018
TIRES
1 Report11% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
GOODYEAR 245-45-19 2 TIRES TREAD SEPARATING. VERIFIED AT DISCOUNT TIRE NOT SAFE AT ANY SPEED.
6/21/2018
ENGINE
1 Report11% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
OIL LEAK BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION COMMONLY KNOWN AS BELL HOUSING
4/28/2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 Report11% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The transmission's automatic gear selector indicator lights are no longer working properly. Without the indicator lights, it is difficult to determine if the vehicle is in Park, Drive or Reverse which is a MAJOR safety issue. This is apparently a well known issue with this vehicle model and no recall has been issued as of yet. There are no warning lights, the issue is confirmed by an independent repair facility and the full shifter assembly requires replacement. The part cost is over $1000.00 plus installation cost. This appeared on my vehicle last week at mileage of roughly 58,000 miles.
9/27/2022
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.
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- Complaint entries
- 9
- Top-topic view
- 5 grouped topics shown
- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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