4 recalls covering model years 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
The joint where the driveshaft meets the rear differential — the parts that send engine power to the rear wheels — can become damaged. If it fails, the vehicle can suddenly lose power to the rear wheels while you are driving. The same damage can also allow the vehicle to roll away on its own when parked if the parking brake is not set. A dealer inspects the connection and applies adhesive or replaces the parts, free.
When you shift into Reverse on these BMW cars and SUVs, the backup camera may not work properly. Part of the picture can be blocked, or the screen may stay dark and show no image at all. Backup cameras are required so you can see people, pets and objects directly behind the vehicle. If you rely only on the screen while backing up, you could hit something or someone you cannot see. A dealer will check the camera software and update it if needed, at no cost.
On these BMWs, a small part of the picture from the backup camera may be slightly blocked, so you do not see everything behind the car that you should. The rest of the camera view still works. If you back up using only the screen and do not also look over your shoulder or check your mirrors, you could miss a person or object in the hidden area. A dealer will check the camera and load updated software if needed.
On these BMW, Rolls-Royce and Toyota Supra vehicles, the camera and screen settings can be changed so the rear view picture no longer appears. The vehicle then remembers that setting, so the next time you shift into reverse the picture is still missing and you cannot see what is directly behind you. Federal rules require that image to appear, so these vehicles do not meet the standard. Dealers correct it with a free software update to the camera system.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the BMW M550I. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: