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BMW 550I power train problems by year

24 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 4 550I model years. The most reported year is 2011 with 14 reports.

YearPower Train reportsShare
2012 550I411%
2011 550I1417%
2008 550I39%
2007 550I38%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.