BMW 550I Recalls

The BMW 550i has 1 recall affecting the 2006 model year, where electrostatic discharge near the fuel rails in cold, dry conditions can disrupt the engine control unit and cause the engine to stall unexpectedly, potentially cutting power steering and leaving the driver unable to accelerate or steer normally. When the stall occurs, the loss of power-assisted steering makes the vehicle significantly harder to control, raising the risk of a crash. The condition is specific to the V8 engine and is most likely to occur in below-freezing temperatures with low humidity.