2012 BMW 550I engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 BMW 550I — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving when the vehicle engine randomly shut down with out warning I was on the freeway at the time and could have been hit by a car. I took thr car to an auto repair shop, had the problem inspected snddiagnosed and was told the engine was faulty. I had the engine replaced and the same issue…”
filed Sep 2, 2023
“The contact owns a 2012 BMW 550i. The contact stated after parking and exiting the vehicle, he noticed coolant leaking on the front driver’s side and saw white smoke exiting near the water pump. The contact stated the low coolant fluid and the drivetrain malfunction warning lights were illuminated…”
filed Nov 30, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheatCampaign 18V248000 · Apr 18, 2018
Related service bulletins
Engine 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…
B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 20, 2023
Engine problems in other 550I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 550I | 32 | 38% |
| 2008 550I | 5 | 16% |
| 2007 550I | 5 | 14% |
| 2006 550I | 2 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 BMW 550I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.