The 2023 BMW M550i presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting no reported recalls or consumer complaints.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | sedan | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 4.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2022 | sedan | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 4.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2021 | sedan | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 4.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2020 | sedan | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 4.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2019 | sedan | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | Automatic | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 4.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2018 | sedan | 8 | 4.4 | Premium | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 8, Displacement: 4.4, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Steering location | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system | bodyAndInterior | mechanical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2022 | 5 | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2021 | 5 | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 2 | 4 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 117.1 | 19 | 19 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.1, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 2 | 4 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 117.1 | 18 | 18 | CD + Stereo | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.1, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 2 | 4 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 117.1 | 19 | 19 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.1, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 |
| 2017 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneCenteringAssist | pedestrianAeb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2022 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2021 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2020 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard |
| 2019 | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2018 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
The 2023 BMW M550i presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting no reported recalls or consumer complaints.
The 2022 BMW M550i presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and zero complaints, suggesting a robust build and high owner satisfaction.
The 2021 BMW M550i is a potent luxury sedan with a good reliability rating.
The 2020 BMW M550i offers potent performance and luxury, but used buyers must confirm the backup camera system has received all necessary software updates.
The 2019 BMW M550i offers potent performance, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rearview camera system recall has been addressed.
The 2018 BMW M550i offers potent performance, but its reliability is average, warranting careful inspection.
The 2017 BMW M550i offers potent performance but demands careful inspection due to a significant number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 7 published M550i reports, covering 2017 through 2023. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2023 BMW M550i presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting no reported recalls or consumer complaints.
Published year coverage: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.
There is no single reliability answer for every BMW M550i. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2023 bmw m550i presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting no reported recalls or consumer complaints. and the 2023 bmw m550i offers significant performance value on the used market, especially given its excellent reliability record. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
7 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Across Carfocal's published M550i guides, recurring problem areas include Turbocharger System, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), and Ignition Coils. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Turbocharger System, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), and Ignition Coils.