2023 BMW M550I
1 recalls, 2 complaints - 36 TSBs
26V525000 Aug 12, 2026
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheel... Read more
Consequence
An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged driveshaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service... Read more
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
STEERING
Apr 29, 2024
Incident date: Apr 13, 2024
Track bar bracket separating from frame. Coolant leaking into engine. This has been going on for about a year since we bought it. Dealer just says there’s nothing wrong with it. But we have been taking it to mechanics since we got it.
SUSPENSION
Apr 29, 2024
Incident date: Apr 13, 2024
Track bar bracket separating from frame. Coolant leaking into engine. This has been going on for about a year since we bought it. Dealer just says there’s nothing wrong with it. But we have been taking it to mechanics since we got it.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 BMW M550I
36 manufacturer communications from 24 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 3 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE | 1 |
B630418
Mar 14, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
B340714
Oct 13, 2023
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
MCAS4023
Sep 29, 2023
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to ensure the spacer is conformed to drawing.
B640821
Jun 1, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38 F to 60 F +) without changing any climate control settings.
B630821
Jun 1, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permi
B090221
Jun 1, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service Pack 15 vehicles may receive new functionality or modifications in their features.
B120323
Jun 1, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023 - 2024 BMW vehicles that were produced between October 26, 2022 and May 8, 2023.
B160123
Jun 1, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system (NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and s
B240223
Jun 1, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW AG has issued an Emissions Recall (effective March 17, 2023) on a certain Model Year 2021 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 16, 2020, and December 13, 2022. Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the
B630821
Jun 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permi
B240223
Jun 1, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW AG has issued an Emissions Recall (effective March 17, 2023) on a certain Model Year 2021 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 16, 2020, and December 13, 2022. Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the
B651523
May 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
B610123
May 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
B514616
May 1, 2023
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
SIB660823
Apr 1, 2023
118620 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR
Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to the
SIB660823
Apr 1, 2023
118320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can possibly lead to following customer complaints: KAFAS camera system deactivates itself, due to system restrictions that are not clear to the
B630418
Mar 1, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
B840822
Mar 1, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an I
B840822
Mar 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an I
B651623
Mar 1, 2023
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.
B610123
Mar 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode. As a result, the 12-volt battery becomes discharged and may cause a no-start condition.
B320420
Mar 1, 2023
010000 STEERING
A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
B260422
Mar 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
There is a howling or whistling noise from under the vehicle at 30 -37 mph (50 -60 km/h) when driving after a cold start, when the outside temperature is 32 F (0 C) or lower.
B841422
Mar 1, 2023
274300 LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE
Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
B841422
Mar 1, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
B240223
Mar 1, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the transmission does not go into "sleep mode" if the car is turned off.
SIB011219
Aug 1, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: 15 years/150,000 miles as
SIB011219
Aug 1, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: 15 years/150,000 miles as
SIB010921
Aug 1, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Component-Specific Limited Warranty Extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Leak Diagnosis Module with hose assembly (NVLD, shown) to: 15 years/150,000 mil
SIB650922
Aug 1, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
SIB611322
Jul 1, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the "foot kic
SIB611322
Jun 1, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the foot kick
SIB611322
Jun 1, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
A limited amount of Model Year 2022/2023 (MY22/23) vehicles were produced with non-functional smart opener control units. The Smart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the foot kick
BMW M550I - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW M550I across all model years (2018, 2023).
10
Total Recalls
50
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths