Bmw 550i 2008
Model 550i made in 2008 by Bmw got 32 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and steering. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling . The car has one 4.8 engine.
Model 2008
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 8 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | R | 15/23/18 | 19.0711/31.466/23.18 | Premium | 2502 | MIDSIZE CARS | 1-Sep-07 |
| 4.8 | 8 | Manual, 6 gears | R | 15/22/18 | 18.714/30.6951/22.7015 | Premium | 2502 | MIDSIZE CARS | 1-Sep-07 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V479000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 08/26/2005 to 06/14/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 29250 | 10/29/2007 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 10/12/2007 | 10/12/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles equipped with v8 engines, in conditions of below freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, it is possible for electrostatic discharge to occur at the fuel rails. if this were to occur, the engine electronic control unit (ecu) could be affected so that engine stalling could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If stalling were to occur, the driver may not be able to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate and the power steering could fail increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will attach two ground cables in the engine compartment free of charge. the recall began on october 29, 2007. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Ready | 06/10/2011 | |
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm | 06/10/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-32-04-07 | 06/01/2010 | 10036979 | Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 36000 | ||
| Vehicle shuts off unexpectedly and fails to restart, additionally the vehicle will randomly fail to start. the engine will shut off while driving at highway speeds, when driving slowly, or shortly after shifting the car into drive from park. no warnings or errors are generally encountered or logged however in rare instances drivetrain warnings are displayed. the engine displays no strange behavior prior to this occurring and shuts off as if it were instructed to do so. the vehicle regularly fails to start. the engine does not turn over at all or make any indication that it is attempting to start. the vehicle responds as though the ignition was not activated and was never instructed to start. after a random time interval from 5 minutes to 2 hours the car will start as if no problems were ever encountered. no errors are logged in the ecu. the manufacturer has yet to find any issues which they claim are repairable after approximately 40 days of shop time and well over 100 occurrences. | |||
| 07/07/2008 | 6000 | 1 | |
| Bmw 528i - if you carry liquids which spill in your trunk, the liquid can seep through and burn the wires, or the car will stop running (per service department), which can cause an accident. on 7-5 my car had a low tire light go on. i was told to take the car in as they might need to reset something. i took the car in &was told to return on 7-7 as they couldn't get the light to go off. on 7-7 we took the car in.the service rep. called &asked me if i had spilled water in the trunk.i told him on 7-4 a water bottle spilled.he told me due to the water spill, the repair would not be covered under warranty.he said they ran tests and wires were burnt 3 to 4 | |||
| 07/05/2008 | 6000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 bmw 528i (na). the contact stated that a sealed bottle of water stored in the trunk leaked. the leak caused an electrical shortage, which burned the wires and modulators. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 6,000. | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 11/04/2012 | 78000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 bmw 535i. the contact stated that while traveling 30 mph, the engine temperature warning light illuminated. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue. the failure and current mileages were 78,000. kmj | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 36000 | ||
| Vehicle shuts off unexpectedly and fails to restart, additionally the vehicle will randomly fail to start. the engine will shut off while driving at highway speeds, when driving slowly, or shortly after shifting the car into drive from park. no warnings or errors are generally encountered or logged however in rare instances drivetrain warnings are displayed. the engine displays no strange behavior prior to this occurring and shuts off as if it were instructed to do so. the vehicle regularly fails to start. the engine does not turn over at all or make any indication that it is attempting to start. the vehicle responds as though the ignition was not activated and was never instructed to start. after a random time interval from 5 minutes to 2 hours the car will start as if no problems were ever encountered. no errors are logged in the ecu. the manufacturer has yet to find any issues which they claim are repairable after approximately 40 days of shop time and well over 100 occurrences. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/14/2008 | 750 | 1 | |
| I have a bmw 335i bought on march 28, 2008 and it has stalled on me and died over 4 times. the car now has 1000 miles. the first time it went on limp mode was at 500 miles and the first time it stalled and towed to the dealer was at 750 miles. the dealer has told me the problem is faulty gas, which was my problem, and that i would have to pay for the repairs of a new gas pump, new injectors and to clean out my brand new gas tank, several thousand dollars in repairs. i just got my car towed to the dealer again this afternoon, june 23, 2008, and will be in the service for the same thing, a faulty gas pump, for the second time. *tr | |||
| 06/09/2008 | 2150 | 1 | |
| Note this is for a 2008 bmw 335xi not a bmw 550i i have a 2008 bmw 335xi which has had two fuel pump failures within a week. first was on june 9th where my high pressure fuel pump failure was detected in the vehicle and the fuel pump was replaced. a week later, and less than 100 miles, the fuel pump died again with an error message of engine malfunction; reduced power... and the car kept running rough... for more information on this issue, please refer to nhtsa action number : pe08032 . this is a different claim made than the one in that action number, however, it is a defect that needs to be addressed. *tr | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 02/08/2008 | 1 | ||
| 2008 bmw 545i with damage due to towing company. consumer states that she would like reimbursement of the repairs to fix the vehicle after the towing company damaged it. *kb the consumer stated the rims and front spoiler were damaged.*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 1 | 11/01/2009 | |
| 2008 bmw 550i. consumer states when normally down shifting to reduce speed, the cruise control would not disengage when the clutch was pushed in *tgw the consumer stated when the clutch was released in a lower gear, it maintained the higher speed and merely revved the engine. the consumer learned he could not down shift, but had to break instead. the consumer and the bmw technician went for a test drive and it was soon discovered that the clucth had to be held for about six seconds in order for the cruise control to disengage. the dealer informed the consumer the delay was apparently within the specifications | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 1 | 11/01/2009 | |
| 2008 bmw 550i. consumer states when normally down shifting to reduce speed, the cruise control would not disengage when the clutch was pushed in *tgw the consumer stated when the clutch was released in a lower gear, it maintained the higher speed and merely revved the engine. the consumer learned he could not down shift, but had to break instead. the consumer and the bmw technician went for a test drive and it was soon discovered that the clucth had to be held for about six seconds in order for the cruise control to disengage. the dealer informed the consumer the delay was apparently within the specifications | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 03/24/2009 | 1896 | 1 | |
| My brand new 2008 bmw 550i was involved in three separate collisions on the right side in a span of less than three months after i leased it. it has 7 miles when i was got it and the first collision occurred when my friend was driving it in the city of san francisco and the car had less than 2,000 miles. the second collision occurred several weeks later (after the damages were repaired) -- the car collided with a big-rig on the right side, causing major damage. the third accident happened within 4 miles after i picked up the car from the repair shop. the car went out of control, pulled to the right and collided with the highway concrete barriers. the car could have rolled over the concrete embankments and plunged over 100 feet -- i was exiting from the elevated off-ramp of the san francisco bay bridge. (the california highway patrol respondedto the second collision and the car was inoperable and towed to san francisco from the submit of the grapevine near los angeles.) *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 07/07/2008 | 6000 | 1 | |
| Bmw 528i - if you carry liquids which spill in your trunk, the liquid can seep through and burn the wires, or the car will stop running (per service department), which can cause an accident. on 7-5 my car had a low tire light go on. i was told to take the car in as they might need to reset something. i took the car in &was told to return on 7-7 as they couldn't get the light to go off. on 7-7 we took the car in.the service rep. called &asked me if i had spilled water in the trunk.i told him on 7-4 a water bottle spilled.he told me due to the water spill, the repair would not be covered under warranty.he said they ran tests and wires were burnt 3 to 4 | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 03/24/2009 | 1896 | 1 | |
| My brand new 2008 bmw 550i was involved in three separate collisions on the right side in a span of less than three months after i leased it. it has 7 miles when i was got it and the first collision occurred when my friend was driving it in the city of san francisco and the car had less than 2,000 miles. the second collision occurred several weeks later (after the damages were repaired) -- the car collided with a big-rig on the right side, causing major damage. the third accident happened within 4 miles after i picked up the car from the repair shop. the car went out of control, pulled to the right and collided with the highway concrete barriers. the car could have rolled over the concrete embankments and plunged over 100 feet -- i was exiting from the elevated off-ramp of the san francisco bay bridge. (the california highway patrol respondedto the second collision and the car was inoperable and towed to san francisco from the submit of the grapevine near los angeles.) *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE - TORQUE ARM | |||
| 04/03/2008 | 1 | ||
| I need the following us tire retails to be inspected, analyzed, tested and/or whatever governmental procedures need to be taken in order to find out, fine, correct, determine whether or not the tires stocked, manufactured are within federal guidelines requirements for safety and all other technological safety aspects. please inspect all goodyear, ntb, discount tire, and firestone shops for their stock of known tire defects. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 04/03/2008 | 1 | ||
| I need the following us tire retails to be inspected, analyzed, tested and/or whatever governmental procedures need to be taken in order to find out, fine, correct, determine whether or not the tires stocked, manufactured are within federal guidelines requirements for safety and all other technological safety aspects. please inspect all goodyear, ntb, discount tire, and firestone shops for their stock of known tire defects. *tr | |||