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2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 48,846 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18V248000 2018-04-18 47,806 affected
Defect

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,…

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…

EQUIPMENT 10V047000 2010-02-18 1,040 affected
Defect

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 7-SERIES AND MODEL YEAR 2010 550i GRAND TURISMO VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLE'S ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE'S SEATING…

Consequence

THE TIRE LABEL DOES NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 110.

Remedy

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED BMW DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
ENGINE
2
1fires
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
POWER TRAIN
1
TIRES
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints13

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2010 bmw 550i gran turismo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a fuel odor detected inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a smog test but failed the smog test after the fuel odor was detected. The vehicle…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2021-06-01

“There is a recall on all bmw n63 vehicles for excessive oil consumption bulletin b001314) customers care package. My bmw is consuming oil and white smoke is coming out the tailpipe. I took my vehicle to bmw and they refuse to perform the necessary repairs included in the ccp my crankcase valves…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-05-12

“There is a recall on all bmw n63 vehicles for excessive oil consumption bulletin b001314) customers care package. My bmw is consuming oil and white smoke is coming out the tailpipe. I took my vehicle to bmw and they refuse to perform the necessary repairs included in the ccp my crankcase valves…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-05-12

“There is a recall on all bmw n63 vehicles for excessive oil consumption bulletin b001314) customers care package. My bmw is consuming oil and white smoke is coming out the tailpipe. I took my vehicle to bmw and they refuse to perform the necessary repairs included in the ccp my crankcase valves…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-05-12

“Under normal load battery can become discharged even while driving causing total shut down. The car completely shut down on my while driving it due to faulty design of alternator clutch (efficient dynamics) there are countless reports of this issue through bmw forums for model years 2010 and 2011…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-10-28

“1. Battery/alternator while driving car it started slowing down saying battery discharging and finally died on the road. I had to get a new alternator. Shortly afterwards, my battery start discharging again and now need a new battery. Battery only one year old. 2. Engine- with a little over 81,000…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-10-10

“1. Battery/alternator while driving car it started slowing down saying battery discharging and finally died on the road. I had to get a new alternator. Shortly afterwards, my battery start discharging again and now need a new battery. Battery only one year old. 2. Engine- with a little over 81,000…”

ENGINE · reported 2017-10-10

“I received a letter in early december about a recall, however 6 months later, no other information provided.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-12-12
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.