Model year record

2013 BMW 550I

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 27 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V188000

Exterior lighting

Component: Exterior lighting
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected: 13,443
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-03-31
Owners notified: 2017-07-27

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine	9	75,353 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	4	65,000 mi
Power train	3	62,127 mi
Seats	2	44,000 mi
Unknown or other	2	72,343 mi
Electrical system	1	—
Exterior lighting	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: pressure sensor	1	96,280 mi
Service brakes	1	75,353 mi
Suspension	1	—
Tires	1	—
Wheels	1	—

The 2012 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2014 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.