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2012 BMW 550I

2 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 47,806 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V248000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Fuel system

The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 136,188 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V746000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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