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2014 BMW 550i reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 550i over 13 years — 0 per year. The other 550i years sit at about the same rate: their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Inflator and Exterior lighting.

2012 BMW 550i
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Complaints

6

Per year

0

Recalls

2

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (2 of 6), then Fuel and propulsion system (2) and Engine (1).

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 550i has 15 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2015 has 6 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 BMW 550i. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator 2024-07-11 · NHTSA campaign 24V527000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall Exterior lighting 2015-03-31 · NHTSA campaign 15V188000
Summary 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."
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.

Complaints by component (6 total)

Air bags
2
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Engine
1
Steering
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

22017120192202412026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My engine keeps burning oil. Have to refill every 2 months. Needs repair or replaced engine. Purchased vehicle in 2023. Class action N63TU1"
    Engine · filed 2026-03-06
  • "This is for a 2014 BMW 550i. Getting a red warning light indicating the passenger airbag is malfunctioning. The driver side had a recall but not the passenger. This is very dangerous and should be addressed. The…"
    Air bags · filed 2024-08-30
  • "Passenger restraint system malfunction"
    Air bags · filed 2024-06-13
  • "WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR SUDDENLY STALLED NEARLY CAUSING A HUGE ACCIDENT, THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL PUMP. I NOTICED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2019-05-27
  • "CLICKING NOISE AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. BMW ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM, THEY SAY WITH THE INTERACTIVE STEERING SYSTEM, BUT THEY DO NOT HAVE A FIX. SYMPTOMS ARE GETTING WORSE BY THE DAY AND…"
    Steering · filed 2017-08-31

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 BMW 550 I 4 DR RWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2014 BMW 550 I GT 4 DR RWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2014 BMW 550 I Xdrive 4 DR AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2014 BMW 550 I Xdrive GT 4 DR AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
550i 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $4000
550i Gran Turismo 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $4200
550i xDrive 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $4200
550i xDrive Gran Turismo 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $4200

Specs and fitment

F10/F07 generation, 2012–2016
Body styles Sedan, Gran Turismo
Oil 0W-30
Tire size 245/40R19, 245/40R20, 245/45R18, 245/45R19, 245/50R18, 275/35R19 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V248000 covers certain 2011-2012 550i, 550i xDrive, and 550i Gran Turismo models (with 750i/750Li, X5/X6 50i/M, and other N63 applications) where the electric auxiliary water pump circuit board can overheat and increase fire risk; dealers replace the pump. Recall 15V718000 covers certain 2016 550i models (with other 5 Series) for a child-seat related concern on that campaign list.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 BMW 550i reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 550i over 13 years — 0 per year. The other 550i years sit at about the same rate: their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Inflator and Exterior lighting.

What are common problems with a 2014 BMW 550i?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (2 of 6), then Fuel and propulsion system (2) and Engine (1).

Is the 2014 BMW 550i more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 550i has 15 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2015 has 6 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015.

Has the 2014 BMW 550i been recalled?

The 2014 BMW 550i has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 BMW 550i?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2014 BMW 550i with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 BMW 550i get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 BMW 550i is 19.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US BMW 550i use?

0W-30

What tire sizes fit a US BMW 550i?

Published US specs commonly list front 245/40R19, 245/40R20, 245/45R18, 245/45R19, 245/50R18, 275/35R19 (trim-dependent) and rear 245/40R19, 245/40R20, 245/45R18, 245/45R19, 245/50R18, 275/35R19 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW 550i?

Recall 18V248000 covers certain 2011-2012 550i, 550i xDrive, and 550i Gran Turismo models (with 750i/750Li, X5/X6 50i/M, and other N63 applications) where the electric auxiliary water pump circuit board can overheat and increase fire risk; dealers replace the pump. Recall 15V718000 covers certain 2016 550i models (with other 5 Series) for a child-seat related concern on that campaign list.