This page covers 2 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 BMW 550i.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2016 BMW 550i has 2 recalls, the more serious being a child seat anchor on the left rear seat that may be bent downward, preventing a child safety seat from locking in properly and leaving a child less protected in a crash.
The second recall involves the seat-mounted side airbag inflator, where the igniter can fail to fire, meaning the airbag may not deploy in a crash and the occupant loses that layer of protection.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat-mounted side airbag inflator initiators may fail to ignite in a crash, preventing the airbag from deploying.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected airbag modules at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The inboard lower anchor for child seats on the left rear seat may be bent downward, preventing a child seat from connecting to both anchors properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat and repair it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
