2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo

Recalls

2 recalls name the 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo. Newest first.

• Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Apr 18, 2018NHTSA 18V24800047,806 vehicles

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy

  BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

  Full recall details →

• Equipment › Other › Labels

  Feb 18, 2010NHTSA 10V0470001,040 vehicles

  BMW IS recalling certain model year 2009-2010 7-series and model year 2010 550i grand turismo vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110 "tire selection and rims." these vehicle's are equipped with a tire pressure label indicating that the vehicle's seating capacity IS five (5) passengers. the…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  The tire label does not conform to fmvss 110.

  Remedy

  BMW will notify owners and authorized BMW dealers will replace the tire label free of charge. the safety recall began on april 16, 2010. owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Electrical system4
2. Engine2
3. Fuel/propulsion system2
4. Fuel system, gasoline1
5. Power train1
6. Tires1
7. Unknown or other1
8. Wheels1

Latest complaints

• Sep 13, 2021CA122,515 mi
  Fuel system, gasoline
  The contact owns a 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a fuel odor detected inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a smog test but failed the smog test after the fuel odor was detected. The vehicle…

  The contact owns a 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a fuel odor detected inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a smog test but failed the smog test after the fuel odor was detected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed as a fuel leak at the connection on the high line to injectors on bank 2. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnosis. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V746000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was 122,515.

• Jun 27, 2019NY106,000 mi
  Electrical system · Fuel/propulsion system · Unknown or other
  There IS a recall on all BMW N63 vehicles for excessive oil consumption bulletin b001314) customers care package. My BMW IS consuming oil and white smoke IS coming out the tailpipe. I took my vehicle to BMW and they refuse to perform the necessary repairs included in the ccp my crankcase valves…

  There IS a recall on all BMW N63 vehicles for excessive oil consumption bulletin b001314) customers care package. My BMW IS consuming oil and white smoke IS coming out the tailpipe. I took my vehicle to BMW and they refuse to perform the necessary repairs included in the ccp my crankcase valves also the cooling hoses all this IS included in the class action suit they claim I have a engine leak. The engine IS leaking because the valves are worn and need to be changed I need help getting them to conform to the ccp.

• Nov 10, 2017NC82,000 mi
  Electrical system · Engine
  1. Battery/alternator while driving car it started slowing down saying battery discharging and finally died on the road. I had to get a new alternator. Shortly afterwards, my battery start discharging again and now need a new battery. Battery only one year old. 2. Engine- with a little over 81,000…

  1. Battery/alternator while driving car it started slowing down saying battery discharging and finally died on the road. I had to get a new alternator. Shortly afterwards, my battery start discharging again and now need a new battery. Battery only one year old. 2. Engine- with a little over 81,000 miles engine was getting extremley hot and coolant pipes had to be replaced. Using coolant and burning a quart of oil every 400 miles with a lot of white smoke. Need valve stem seals which IS extremely expensive $5,000.00. Can't afford, so car IS just sitting. Any help will be a blessing.

• Oct 31, 2017WA66,000 mi
  Electrical system
  Under normal load battery can become discharged even while driving causing total shut down. the car completely shut down on my while driving it due to faulty design of alternator clutch (efficient dynamics) there are countless reports of this issue through BMW forums for model years 2010 and 2011…

  Under normal load battery can become discharged even while driving causing total shut down. the car completely shut down on my while driving it due to faulty design of alternator clutch (efficient dynamics) there are countless reports of this issue through BMW forums for model years 2010 and 2011 of 550I GT. in my specific case, the vehicle experienced total electrical power loss while driving after 20 miles on highway. all warnings went off and engine shut down while car was moving. battery IS only 6 months old and tests to have no trouble. I am afraid this could happen while at speed and cause an accident. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=672462

• Jun 14, 2017GA
  Fuel/propulsion system

  I received a letter in early december about a recall, however 6 months later, no other information provided.

• Sep 20, 2016FL108,000 miFire
  Engine
  TL* the contact owns a 2010 BMW 550I gran turismo. The engine caught fire while the vehicle was parked. The fire department extinguished the fire, but a report was not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the auxiliary water pump failed and…

  TL* the contact owns a 2010 BMW 550I gran turismo. The engine caught fire while the vehicle was parked. The fire department extinguished the fire, but a report was not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the auxiliary water pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

• Jun 8, 2016NJ101,500 mi
  Power train
  TL* the contact owns a 2010 BMW 550I gran turismo. When the vehicle was purchased, the drive train malfunction light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power train software needed to be reprogrammed. The contact stated that the drive…

  TL* the contact owns a 2010 BMW 550I gran turismo. When the vehicle was purchased, the drive train malfunction light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power train software needed to be reprogrammed. The contact stated that the drive train software was updated, but the failure recurred ten times. The vehicle was repaired per the manufacturer recall number: N63 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,500.

• Sep 15, 2013FL36,184 mi
  Electrical system
  Complain: battery not replaced while under warranty took 2010 BMW 550I GT to the shop to check on a weak battery. Service report indicated side lights of the vehicle were left on for 2 hours and 40 minutes that caused the battery failure. facts: -mileage when the fault occurred was indicated at…

  Complain: battery not replaced while under warranty took 2010 BMW 550I GT to the shop to check on a weak battery. Service report indicated side lights of the vehicle were left on for 2 hours and 40 minutes that caused the battery failure. facts: -mileage when the fault occurred was indicated at 58091km = 36096 miles -odometer reading when brought to shop was 36184. - received vehicle on feb 1, 2013 @ 27291 miles. -from 2/1/2013 to 9/10/2013 there are 155 working days. -total miles driven up to 9/10/2013 was 8805 (36184 ? 27291). so my average daily mileage IS 56.8 miles. -if the fault occurred at 36096 miles that means it was less than two days before car in the shop. it would be either friday 9/6/13 or over the weekend of 9/8 or 9/9 which was the second time warning came on. -the symptom first occurred at least two weeks before can in shop. since the fault reading indicated some electrical equipment was left on for 2:40 hours, the warranty was rejected. for this to happen, one of the following events must occur for the battery to be drained for that extended period of time. 1.THE car door was left open for 2:40 hours but the car key must be in the vicinity of the car 2.someone sat in the car for 2:40 hours and turned on the radio 3.somehow some of the lights of the car were turned on for this extended period of time from what I can tell and experimented with the car, none of the above could have happened. 1.IF the car key IS not in the vicinity of the car, no lights or electrical equipment will be turned on for that long period of time. 2.IF the car IS locked then all lights are cut off anyway. 3.NO one sat in the car for 2:40 hours and not in motion. this tells me either there IS an electrical leak or the battery prematurely lost its efficiency. in either events, the battery should be covered under warranty but refused by BMW. *tr

• Jun 15, 2012TX17,350 mi
  Tires · Wheels
  This IS a 2010 BMW 550I GT with the sport package. it has the star spoke wheels and run flat tires. the tires and wheels are original from the factory. the low tire indicator came on so we took the tire in to have it repaired. the right rear tire had an industrial staple in the middle the…

  This IS a 2010 BMW 550I GT with the sport package. it has the star spoke wheels and run flat tires. the tires and wheels are original from the factory. the low tire indicator came on so we took the tire in to have it repaired. the right rear tire had an industrial staple in the middle the tread. BMW would not repair the tire because they will not patch a run flat tire. we were therefore forced to purchase a new tire. the tire had 17K miles on it and still had a lot of tread. BMW ordered a new tire and put it on. when we came to pick up the car the tire was flat. BMW took it back and found that the wheel was cracked. we did nothing to crack this wheel. we had it looked at by a tire shop and they said there was nothing done to this wheel. the wheel doesn't have a scratch on it. it just cracked under normal use. I have reported this to BMW and they just say its not covered. I know its not covered, but they are not even interested enough to send an engineer out to look at it. This IS a very dangerous condition on a car that has a speed limiter set at 150 mph, yet BMW does not seem interested in it. I still have the wheel and tire. *jb

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
• 10249027The 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 how to handle discharged battery complaints.
• 10247567Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE
• 10245422Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicles equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
• 10238062With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC. The Settlement Benefits are effective and available on and after February 9, 2022. Note: This bulletin is a notice of a Class Action Settlement Service Campaign benefits that are now available.
• 10230716With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC.
• 10227568According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2. ACSM fault code "930A1C - Front passenger seat occupancy detection transmitting fault(moisture)" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present.
• 10214990The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 4 (HU-H4, also called MGU21) superseded the MGU starting with certain MY2021 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional. This uses map North America JOY. The ENTRY Media/Navigation (HU-B) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO (HU-B2) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.
• 10214247BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. BMW of North America, et al. The Court has granted final approval of the settlement. The Settlement Benefits are effective and available on and after February 9, 2022.
• 10214246BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. BMW of North America, et al. The Court has granted final approval of the settlement. The Settlement Benefits are effective and available on and after February 9, 2022.
• 10211851This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with SI B11 06 14, "N63 Customer Care Package." The N63CCP and N63 Engine Check the Timing Chain are NOT mandatory Technical Campaigns or Recalls. They should be completed only based on parts availability, workshop capacity, and the customer's schedule.
• 10204660The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 3 (HU-H3, also called MGU) superseded the NBT-EVO starting with certain MY2019 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional or 6U2 Live Cockpit Plus. This uses map North America LIVE. The ENTRY Media/Navigation (HU-B) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO (HU-B2) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.
• 10200487TELEMATICS UNIT DEACTIVATION DUE TO 3G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY DISCONTINUATION: The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022.
• 10200224While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience, in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational use of the vehicle
• 10188954COLLECTION OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS: BMW intends to perform evaluations and analyses on these side air bags.
• 10186215INCORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION FOR THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP IN ISTA: The current version of ISTA states the incorrect tightening torque for the High-Pressure pump M6 mounting bolts to the cylinder head cover. The correct tightening torque is only 12 Nm for the M6 bolts.
• 10182619Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
• 10179812CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONTAXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATION: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while stationary.
• 10179009NAVIGATION SYSTEM - REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROADMAP DATA: Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best navigation experience, we do everything in our power to create the best maps. Your reports help us to detect changes in your area and keep future versions of our maps as accurate as possible. Therefore, a road map error or missing data must be reported directly to the map supplier.
• 10178996TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.
• 10178991N63 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT - BATTERY SERVICE BENEFIT - RETROFITS/ REPLACEMENTS: This Service Information bulletin applies to: Class vehicles in operation on the road (Applicable N63 engine model vehicles); by Class members (Class Vehicle owners on the date this settlement became effective), And it provides diagnostic/repairs instructions, as well as, Warranty Information for performed remedies.
• 10178990N63T REAR MONITORING OXYGEN SENSORS - LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES: 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 Rear Monitoring Oxygen (O2) Sensors (one shown) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date This component-specific limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship.
• 10174320CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Information Bulletin: Is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of time when researching system failures with ConnectedDrive or BMW Assist. Will assist you both in identifying the issue and providing technical support. CAUSE Not enough information is available for BMW NA engineers to assist the technician in diagnosing the root cause.
• 10174032AUTOMATED ACTIVATION OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM DURING PDI/QC1: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B65 22 14 dated October 2015. The INITIAL NAV enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the Parts department! When the vehicle is connected to the diagnostic system ISTA to perform PDI/QC1 the step to activate the navigation system (part of Delete Transport Mode) will automatically request the INITIAL NAV enabling code (VIN-specific) without pre-ordering the enabling code. This enabling code will be automatically delivered through ISTA and it then activates the navigation system.
• 10174015TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopping such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may be accidentally pressed thus opening the tailgate.
• 10174009TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs.
• 10172479LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSIONTO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES: This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated July 2019. Engine starts poorly (hard starting) rough idle and misfires. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on.
• 10167978N63 ENGINE VEHICLES: CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR ENGINE OILCONSUMPTION/BATTER. What's New: The short-term extension window of one (1) year/12,000 miles from date of the settlement has expired.
• 10167977N63: OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT DIAGNOSIS/REPAIRS (VERSION 12.0). What's New: Engine Timing Chain Guide Pre-Inspection (with Valve Stem Seal Repair) instruction added Updated N63 Replacement Engine Assembly/Part statement added Warranty Information section updated, including the current coverage and attachments.
• 10167975N63T REAR MONITORING OXYGEN SENSORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. What's New: The F01 (750i xDrive Sedan) production start date has been corrected The Correction and Warranty Information sections have been updated The Parts Information section has been updated.
• 10165276While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational use of the vehicle.
• 10165266SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR CONNECTEDDRIVE. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in BMW head units Entry Nav Entry Media NBT and NBT EVO.
• 10163995DIAGNOSTIC HINT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER INSPECTION AFTER LOSS OF CRANKSHAFT SIGNAL. In certain situations when the crankshaft position signal is lost while driving the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and an engine malfunction check control message (CCM #29) may be displayed. The engine may run roughly or with reduced power.
• 10163994The crankcase ventilation hoses may become brittle and break when they come in contact with hot engine components. One or more of the crankcase ventilation hoses are not FPM (fluoroelastomer) rubber material. The FPM rubber material is engine heat resistant. Or The plastic corrugated hoses are not fitted with the self-locking spacers. The self-locking spacers maintain an air gap between the hoses and the hot engine components.
• 10163992N63 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR OIL CONSUMPTION AND BATTERY DRAIN - OVERVIEW This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 29 18 dated October 2018.
• 10163991N63T ENGINE FUEL INJECTORS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated January 2018. Engine starts poorly (hard starting) rough idle and misfires.
• 10163033NEW REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK INTERNAL FUEL LINE CONNECTION. INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable. This Service Information bulletin provides technical and repair procedure-related information.
• 10163026N63 ENGINE: OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational use of the vehicle.
• 10162457Radio and Air Conditioning Functions Inoperative, When Vehicle is Moving. All audio and heating/air conditioning functions cannot be controlled when the vehicle is moving. After the vehicle is turned off and has entered sleep mode (after approximately 30 minutes), the system operates normally. CAUSE: Software error in the audio and air conditioning control panel.
• 10162435Lane Change Warning Lamps on Side View Mirrors Are Too Dark. The lane change warning lamps (small and triangle-shaped) on the exterior door mirrors are too dark. This may occur when driving from light to dark conditions, such as: * Entering a tunnel * At twilight CAUSE: RLSS (Rain Light Solar Sensor) hardware error.

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