2013 BMW 550Xi Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 BMW 550Xi.

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Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
1

Worst 2013 BMW 550Xi Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Engine Problems

#22 complaints

Fuel System

#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 BMW 550Xi.

Engine Problems
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Fires
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Fuel System
2
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Fires
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Electrical Faults
1
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Fires
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Latches / Locks
1
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Body Structure
1
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2013 BMW 550Xi. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2013 BMW 550Xi

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~13,443 vehicles.

15V188000Exterior Lighting
~13,443 affected

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."

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2013 BMW 550Xi — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 BMW 550Xi reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2013 BMW 550Xi has 9 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 BMW 550Xi?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (2 complaints); Fuel System (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2013 BMW 550Xi have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 13,443 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 BMW 550Xi?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW 550Xi reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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