2011 BMW 550i electrical system problems
The 2011 BMW 550i has 24 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
24
Electrical System complaints
17%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE RECALLS. THE LATEST ONE WAS CAMPAIGN NO. 18V-248. BMW HAS YET TO DO ANYTHING FOR MY VEHICLE, EVEN AFTER IT BURNT ITSELF TO THE GROUND AND A PORTION OF MY HOME. THEY DID NOT ADD ANY EXPLANATION OR ATTEMPT TO INVESTIGATE THIS SITUATION. IT IS STILL UNDEFINED HOW THIS…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2011 BMW 550i have?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2011 BMW 550i electrical system — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.