2018 BMW M550i: raw data

Every record we hold for this vehicle, as plain tables, with nothing added. The consumer page shows the same records with the maintenance schedule, price ranges and nearby shops around them.

vehicle	2018 / bmw / m550i
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-02)
complaints	23 on file (2018-04-21 → 2026-08-07)
recalls	1
investigations	0
fars	not identifiable in FARS
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Rear door handle detached from latch mechanismLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES2 complaints2024-08 → 2024-08m550i-2018-rear-door-handle-latch

11605824 The rear driver door will not open. It seems the door handle does not open the door from the exterior of the vehicle. The door will also not open from the interior of the vehicle
11605826 The rear driver door does not open from the outside or inside of the vehicle. I had someone sitting behind the driver and they could not exit the vehicle, we had to assist so they can exit out the other side (passenger rear door)

Tire sidewall blowout and wheel rim damageTIRES2 complaints2019-06 → 2024-10m550i-2018-tire-wheel-damage

11621119 In the last 8 months, I have experienced 3 blowouts on the same side of the car. The tires were Continental Procontact SSR 245/40R19. In each instance, the sidewall failed and blew out. This has occurred on the highway as well as at low city speeds
11219693 VEHICLE WAS DRIVING AT MODERATE SPEED AND HIT A SMALL POT HOLE CREATING A 3 INCH CUT WHERE TIRE AND RIM LIP MEETS. DAMAGE TO TIRE WAS NOT NOTICEABLE UNTIL ONE DAY LATER WHEN TIRE WAS DEFLATED

Passenger restraint system malfunction warningAIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS, SEATS10 complaints2023-01 → 2025-08m550i-2018-passenger-restraint-sensor

11591343 Passenger restraint system malfunction. I took it to the dealership and was told it will cost $3785.91 to replace the passenger seat mat. Looking online, this problem appears to be widespread with many individual car owners complaining of the issue
11586141 The passenger seat occupancy mat is faulty - same as in many other BMW models for which BMW has issued a 15 year warranty. The car chimes and states "fasten safety belt" for the passenger seat when the passenger seat is entirely empty
11540031 Passenger side sensor is faulty. BMW has issued Technical Service Bulletin to repair when found in warranty. The sensor will errantly warn airbag disable when person is not in seat

Sunroof glass shattering while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER3 complaints2020-08 → 2022-03m550i-2018-sunroof-shatter

11458748 Sunroof on 2018 BMW M550i "exploded" while driving home from work. Weather was cloudy, light rain in the 50's, late March in northern California, USA. Sunroof was in closed position and cars HVAC was not being used to create temperature or pressure difference
11353442 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE SUNROOF EXPLODED OUT OF NO WHERE, BMW SAID A ROCK HIT IT OR SOMETHING BUT I AM 90% SURE A ROCK DIDN'T HIT IT
11350167 DUE TO WEATHER CHANGE THE SUNROOF CAN SHATTER. THIS COULD HAD INJURED TO PASSENGER AND INFANTS IN CAR. BMW TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY ON FIXING IT

Driver assistance system malfunctionSTEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, LANE DEPARTURE2 complaints2022-11 → 2026-01m550i-2018-adas-malfunction

11711486 I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding a dangerous malfunction of the driver assistance systems in my 2018 BMW M550i. These systems behave unpredictably and cannot be reliably disabled, creating an unsafe driving condition
11495027 Instrument cluster completely shuts off and goes to black. Screen, vehit speed and rpm and all adas systems stop working. Sometimes turning the car off and on will address the issue other times it will constantly restart the instrument cluster when driving

Engine failure and vehicle fireENGINE2 complaints2018-04 → 2026-08m550i-2018-engine-failure-fire

11755556 Throughout my ownership, I have adhered to BMW’s recommended maintenance schedule, including routine oil changes and inspections. At no point was I advised of any engine issues, oil leaks, or conditions that could potentially lead to catastrophic engine failure
11089242 ON 4/10/2018 VEHICLE WAS PARKED CAUGHT FIRE TOTTAL LOSE

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
23	2018-04-21	2026-08-07	0	1	AIR BAGS:10; SEAT BELTS:6; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:4; SEATS:3; ENGINE:2

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
19V684000	27/09/2019	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."	The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.	BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

not identifiable in FARS (absent, not zero)

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2018 BMW M550i vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/bmw/m550i

@misc{wrenchpro_2018_bmw_m550i_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2018 BMW M550i},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2018/bmw/m550i}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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