2011 Bmw 550I: complaints, problems and recalls

MY 2011 BMW 550I X GRAN TURISMO WAS PURCHASED IN 3/11. IN 10/11 I HAD THE TIRES CHECKED AND TOPPED OFF WITH NITROGEN. THE CAR HAD ABOUT 10,500 MILES. ON SATURDAY, 3/17/12 THE IPM SYSTEM SAID THE TIRES HAD LOW PRESSURE. ALL TIRES. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, DROP IT OFF AND, WITH A LOAN CAR, DID SOME RUNNING. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT MY RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS DOWN TO THE CORDS ON THE UPPER INSIDE SIDEWALL. IN ADDITION, THE LEFT REAR WAS ALMOST DOWN TO THE CORDS ON THE SAME PLACE ON THE TIRE. THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WERE NOT…

Owner-reported narrative. 15,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10456687 at NHTSA ↗

AUTOMOBILE WAS PURCHASED IN MAY 2011, AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY GOODYEAR P245/40R19 RUN FLAT TIRES SIX (6) TIMES. I HAVE EXPERIENCED 4 SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS, SOME ON INTERSTATE SOME ON REGULAR ROADS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO TIRES DUE TO SIDEWALL BUBBLES, DUE TO TIRE SIDEWALL BREAKDOWN. THIS AUTOMOBILE IS NOT SAFE AT ANY SPEED AND I HAVE HAD TO USE MY 2012 FORD FOCUS FOR MOST OF MY DRIVING. BMW HAS DONE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING IN REGARD TO THIS PROBLEM AND I TRULY BELIEVE THAT THESE TIRES HAVE A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10460252 at NHTSA ↗

TIRE BUBBLE ON SIDEWALL FRONT RIGHT TIRE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY TIRES 3 TIMES. THE TIRES ARE GOODYEAR RUN FLAT EXCELLENCE 245/40R19 98Y. *JS

Owner-reported narrative. 37,771 miles reported. Look up ODI 10464206 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 550I. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE SUN-ROOF EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE SUN-ROOF. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NOTHING HAD STRUCK THE VEHICLE TO POSSIBLY CAUSE ANY DAMAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,826 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 13,826 miles reported. Look up ODI 10471505 at NHTSA ↗

BULGE IN SIDEWALL OF GOODYEAR TIRE MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10483210 at NHTSA ↗

I HAVE HAD 15 TIRE DEFECTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF !! TIRES IN 16,300 MILES OF DRIVING. THESE DEFECT RESULT IN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITONS AND POSSIBILITY OF ACCIDENTS. THE TIRES ARE NOT CAPABLE OF SUSTAINING MINOR AND NORMAL HIGHWAY CONDITIONS. MY TIRES ARE CURRENTLY BEING REPLACED AGAIN. THREE BULGES ON THE RIGHT FRONT, TWO OF THE LEFT FRONT AND ONE ON THE RIGHT REAR. THESE ARE NOT DO TO DRIVING THEY HAVE RESULTED IN 11 NEW TIRES AND 15 BLOWOUTS, IN 16,300 MILES. THE TIRES HAVE A DESIGN FLAW. SEE INTERNET FOR COMPLAINTS> THIS…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10494820 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 550X1 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE LS2 RUN FLAT TIRES, SIZE 245/40/19. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN WITH CAUTION AND THE DEFECTIVE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THERE HAD BEEN A TOTAL OF TEN TIRES THAT WERE REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE 2011 AS A RESULT OF A BLOW-OUT OR BUBBLES ON THE SIDEWALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10503748 at NHTSA ↗

I JUST HAD MY 4TH GOODYEAR RUN FLAT TIRE FAILURE. THE FIRST TWO WERE REPLACED BY GOODYEAR AS THEY SAID THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. LAST MONTH ONE OF THE REPLACED TIRES FAILED AND THEY CHARGED ME FOR THE REPLACEMENT. TODAY THE 4TH TIRE FAILED. THE TIRE DEVELOPS A BUBBLE IN THE SIDE WALL THAT IS 5 TO 6 INCHES LONG AND PROTRUDES ABOUT AN INCH AND A HALF. IT AFFECTS THE STEERING AND CAUSES HARSH VIBRATIONS. I JUST SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND SEE A POSSIBLE CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT MAY BE STARTED BY BMW OWNERS AS THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT GOODYEAR IS AW…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10509479 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2016-10-17 (October 17, 2016)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.

Consequence: The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Reported: 2016-11-17 (November 17, 2016)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 BMW 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011. The affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) during a service visit. These SCUs have an acceleration sensor that may have been incorrectly programmed and, as a result, the SCU may not accurately determine if activation and deployment of the air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and head restraints is necessary in the event of a crash.

Consequence: Depending on the severity of the crash, inadequate activation of the driver and/or passenger air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and active head restraints may increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SCU, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Reported: 2018-04-18 (April 18, 2018)

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, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

Consequence: 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.