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BMW 550I Tires

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10456687

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Mar 23, 2012.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with TIRES . MY 2011 BMW 550I X GRAN TURISMO WAS PURCHASED IN 3/11. IN 10/11 I HAD THE TIRES CHECKED AND TOPPED OFF WITH NITROGEN. THE CAR HAD ABOUT 10,500 MILES. ON SATURDAY, 3/17/12 THE IPM SYSTEM SAID THE TIRES HAD LOW PRESSURE. ALL TIRES. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, DROP IT OFF AND, WITH A LOAN CAR, DID SOME RUNNING. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT MY RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS DOWN TO THE CORDS ON THE UPPER INSIDE SIDEWALL. IN ADDITION, THE LEFT REAR WAS ALMOST DOWN TO THE CORDS ON THE SAME PLACE ON THE TIRE. THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WERE NOT AS BAD BUT SHOWED WEAR AT THE SAME SPOTS ON THE TIRES AS THE REAR TIRES. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME TO REPLACE ALL TIRES. AT THAT TIME, I CHOSE TO JUST REPLACE THE REAR. THE DEALERSHIP ALSO TOLD ME THAT IT WAS PROBABLY CAUSED BY A THE CAR BEING BADLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THEREFORE, I HAD MY 2011 BMW 550I X GT GIVEN AN ALIGNMENT. WHEN I LOOKED CLOSELY AT THE TIRE THAT WAS SHOWING THE CORDS I COULD SEE THAT THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE BODY OF THE TIRE. IF THAT TIRE OR ANY OF THE OTHERS WOULD HAVE HAD THE CORD SEPARATE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A VERY BAD ACCIDENT. THE ALIGNMENT WAS OK, ONLY THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE OUT BY 0.01 DEGREE. I CALLED GOODYEAR AND I TOLD THEM WHAT HAD HAPPEN. WHEN I TOLD THEM THE TREAD WAS TRYING TO SEPARATE THE AGENT PUT ME ON HOLD, CAME BACK, TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR TO A LOCAL TIRE COMPANY AND LET THEIR REPRESENTATIVE LOOK AT THE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE LOOKED AT, THE REP CALL GOODYEAR, CAME BACK AND TOLD ME GOODYEAR WOULD BE REPLACING THE FRONT TIRES. GOODYEAR WOULD ALSO SEND ME A REBATE FOR THE BACK TIRES, NOTHING ELSE. I WONDER IF THIS IS PART OF THE SAME PROBLEM THAT PEOPLE ARE HAVING WITH BMW 5 SERIES AND GOODYEAR RUNFLATS. LASTLY, I STILL HAVE THE TIRE WITH THE CORDS SHOWING AND THE TREAD SEPARATING. THE DEALERSHIP GAVE THEM BACK TO ME SINCE I PAID FULL PRICE FOR THE TIRES AT THE TIME OF REPLACEMENT. *TR.Mileage was 15200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBASP4C51BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in DAYTON, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW 550I Suspension

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10456687

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Mar 23, 2012.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . MY 2011 BMW 550I X GRAN TURISMO WAS PURCHASED IN 3/11. IN 10/11 I HAD THE TIRES CHECKED AND TOPPED OFF WITH NITROGEN. THE CAR HAD ABOUT 10,500 MILES. ON SATURDAY, 3/17/12 THE IPM SYSTEM SAID THE TIRES HAD LOW PRESSURE. ALL TIRES. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, DROP IT OFF AND, WITH A LOAN CAR, DID SOME RUNNING. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT MY RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS DOWN TO THE CORDS ON THE UPPER INSIDE SIDEWALL. IN ADDITION, THE LEFT REAR WAS ALMOST DOWN TO THE CORDS ON THE SAME PLACE ON THE TIRE. THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WERE NOT AS BAD BUT SHOWED WEAR AT THE SAME SPOTS ON THE TIRES AS THE REAR TIRES. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME TO REPLACE ALL TIRES. AT THAT TIME, I CHOSE TO JUST REPLACE THE REAR. THE DEALERSHIP ALSO TOLD ME THAT IT WAS PROBABLY CAUSED BY A THE CAR BEING BADLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THEREFORE, I HAD MY 2011 BMW 550I X GT GIVEN AN ALIGNMENT. WHEN I LOOKED CLOSELY AT THE TIRE THAT WAS SHOWING THE CORDS I COULD SEE THAT THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE BODY OF THE TIRE. IF THAT TIRE OR ANY OF THE OTHERS WOULD HAVE HAD THE CORD SEPARATE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A VERY BAD ACCIDENT. THE ALIGNMENT WAS OK, ONLY THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE OUT BY 0.01 DEGREE. I CALLED GOODYEAR AND I TOLD THEM WHAT HAD HAPPEN. WHEN I TOLD THEM THE TREAD WAS TRYING TO SEPARATE THE AGENT PUT ME ON HOLD, CAME BACK, TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR TO A LOCAL TIRE COMPANY AND LET THEIR REPRESENTATIVE LOOK AT THE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE LOOKED AT, THE REP CALL GOODYEAR, CAME BACK AND TOLD ME GOODYEAR WOULD BE REPLACING THE FRONT TIRES. GOODYEAR WOULD ALSO SEND ME A REBATE FOR THE BACK TIRES, NOTHING ELSE. I WONDER IF THIS IS PART OF THE SAME PROBLEM THAT PEOPLE ARE HAVING WITH BMW 5 SERIES AND GOODYEAR RUNFLATS. LASTLY, I STILL HAVE THE TIRE WITH THE CORDS SHOWING AND THE TREAD SEPARATING. THE DEALERSHIP GAVE THEM BACK TO ME SINCE I PAID FULL PRICE FOR THE TIRES AT THE TIME OF REPLACEMENT. *TR.Mileage was 15200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBASP4C51BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in DAYTON, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW 550I Tires

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10460252

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2011.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with TIRES . AUTOMOBILE WAS PURCHASED IN MAY 2011, AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY GOODYEAR P245/40R19 RUN FLAT TIRES SIX (6) TIMES. I HAVE EXPERIENCED 4 SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS, SOME ON INTERSTATE SOME ON REGULAR ROADS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO TIRES DUE TO SIDEWALL BUBBLES, DUE TO TIRE SIDEWALL BREAKDOWN. THIS AUTOMOBILE IS NOT SAFE AT ANY SPEED AND I HAVE HAD TO USE MY 2012 FORD FOCUS FOR MOST OF MY DRIVING. BMW HAS DONE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING IN REGARD TO THIS PROBLEM AND I TRULY BELIEVE THAT THESE TIRES HAVE A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAFR9C52BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in KNOXVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10464206

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on July 04, 2012.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with TIRES . TIRE BUBBLE ON SIDEWALL FRONT RIGHT TIRE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY TIRES 3 TIMES. THE TIRES ARE GOODYEAR RUN FLAT EXCELLENCE 245/40R19 98Y. *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 37771 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAFR9C56BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in WEST HILLS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 550i 2011 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW 550I Visibility/wiper

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10471505

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Feb 20, 2012.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 550I. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE SUN-ROOF EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE SUN-ROOF. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NOTHING HAD STRUCK THE VEHICLE TO POSSIBLY CAUSE ANY DAMAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,826 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13826 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAFR9C54BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW 550I Wheels

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10483210

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Nov 02, 2012.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with WHEELS . BULGE IN SIDEWALL OF GOODYEAR TIRE MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAFU9C57BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in BARRINGTON, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 550I Tires

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10483210

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Nov 02, 2012.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with TIRES . BULGE IN SIDEWALL OF GOODYEAR TIRE MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAFU9C57BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in BARRINGTON, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10494820

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2013.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with TIRES . I HAVE HAD 15 TIRE DEFECTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF !! TIRES IN 16,300 MILES OF DRIVING. THESE DEFECT RESULT IN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITONS AND POSSIBILITY OF ACCIDENTS. THE TIRES ARE NOT CAPABLE OF SUSTAINING MINOR AND NORMAL HIGHWAY CONDITIONS. MY TIRES ARE CURRENTLY BEING REPLACED AGAIN. THREE BULGES ON THE RIGHT FRONT, TWO OF THE LEFT FRONT AND ONE ON THE RIGHT REAR. THESE ARE NOT DO TO DRIVING THEY HAVE RESULTED IN 11 NEW TIRES AND 15 BLOWOUTS, IN 16,300 MILES. THE TIRES HAVE A DESIGN FLAW. SEE INTERNET FOR COMPLAINTS> THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHICH NEED INVESTIGATION. *TR.Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10503748

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 04, 2011.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with TIRES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 550X1 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE LS2 RUN FLAT TIRES, SIZE 245/40/19. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN WITH CAUTION AND THE DEFECTIVE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THERE HAD BEEN A TOTAL OF TEN TIRES THAT WERE REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE SINCE 2011 AS A RESULT OF A BLOW-OUT OR BUBBLES ON THE SIDEWALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000..Mileage was 4000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAFU9C51BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in WYCKOFF, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10509479

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Apr 24, 2013.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with TIRES . I JUST HAD MY 4TH GOODYEAR RUN FLAT TIRE FAILURE. THE FIRST TWO WERE REPLACED BY GOODYEAR AS THEY SAID THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. LAST MONTH ONE OF THE REPLACED TIRES FAILED AND THEY CHARGED ME FOR THE REPLACEMENT. TODAY THE 4TH TIRE FAILED. THE TIRE DEVELOPS A BUBBLE IN THE SIDE WALL THAT IS 5 TO 6 INCHES LONG AND PROTRUDES ABOUT AN INCH AND A HALF. IT AFFECTS THE STEERING AND CAUSES HARSH VIBRATIONS. I JUST SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND SEE A POSSIBLE CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT MAY BE STARTED BY BMW OWNERS AS THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT GOODYEAR IS AWARE OF. THESE TIRES ARE NOT SAFE AND WILL CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. BMW IS ALSO AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT NEITHER COMPANY IS DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3000 miles. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in CROMWELL, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW 550I Visibility/wiper

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10533656

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Mar 17, 2013.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 550I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED AND EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE SUN ROOF NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAFR9C58BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in INDIO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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BMW 550I Tires

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10536576

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on July 27, 2013.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with TIRES . GOODYEAR RUN ON FLAT 245/40/19 GETS BUBBLE ON TIRE. I HAD TO CHANGE THE SAME TIRE WITHIN 10 DAYS WITH NO WARRANTY COVERAGE AVAILABLE. THEN A WEEK LATER HAD TO CHANGE ANOTHER TIRE WHICH IS 3 TIRES WITHIN 5,000 MILES AND COST OF $1,600. *TR.Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in CINNAMINSON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10537378

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2011.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with TIRES . THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE OF A SIDEWALL BUBBLE ON MY BMW GOODYEAR EXCELLENCE19" RUN FLAT TIRES 98 ON MY 2011 BMW 550I. IN JANUARY 2013 AT 11,000 MILES MY RIGHT FRONT DEVELOPED A BUBBLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I ONLY NOTICED BECAUSE MY TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR ALERT CAME ON AND WHEN I TOOK MY CAR TO HAVE MY TIRES CHECKED THEY NOTICED THE BUBBLE. NOW AT 14,000 MY LEFT FRONT SIDE TIRE IS ALSO DEVELOPING A SIDEWALL BUBBLE. THE TIRES HAVE PLENTY OF TREAD AND I DO NOT ABUSE MY CAR. I AM VERY CAREFUL ABOUT AVOIDING POTHOLES AND DRIVE SLOWLY OVER RAILROAD TRACKS. *TR.Mileage was 14000 miles. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW 550I Wheels

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10543299

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Sept 12, 2013.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with WHEELS . THIS COMPLAINT IS CONCERNING MY 2011 BMW 550I. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY BMW SINCE ABOUT 7000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES KEEP LOCKING, THE ROTORS KEEP GRINDING AND GROOVING, NOSE COMING FROM THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING AND STOPPING, AND THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THEM MORE THAN 4 TIMES AND THE ISSUES CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. THEY ADVISED ME THAT THEY CANNOT FIX IT AND THERE IS NOTHING ELSE THEY CAN DO. PLEASE HELP ME WITH MY VEHICLE ISSUE. IT HAS BEEN PARKED FROM MORE THAN A YEAR AND A HALF AND I FEEL THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I FEEL LIKE MY LIFE IS IN DANGER IF I DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 7000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAFR9C5XBC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in ANAHEIM, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 550I Service Brakes

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10543299

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Sept 12, 2013.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . THIS COMPLAINT IS CONCERNING MY 2011 BMW 550I. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY BMW SINCE ABOUT 7000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES KEEP LOCKING, THE ROTORS KEEP GRINDING AND GROOVING, NOSE COMING FROM THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING AND STOPPING, AND THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THEM MORE THAN 4 TIMES AND THE ISSUES CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. THEY ADVISED ME THAT THEY CANNOT FIX IT AND THERE IS NOTHING ELSE THEY CAN DO. PLEASE HELP ME WITH MY VEHICLE ISSUE. IT HAS BEEN PARKED FROM MORE THAN A YEAR AND A HALF AND I FEEL THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I FEEL LIKE MY LIFE IS IN DANGER IF I DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 7000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAFR9C5XBC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in ANAHEIM, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 550I Fuel/propulsion System

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10551398

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 17, 2013.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . I HAVE PREPARED A PDF DOCUMENT THAT I WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT AS WELL. I CAN SUPPLY IT AT ANY TIME. HERE IS THE SHORT VERSION. 10/17/13: I HAVE THE FAMILY COME WITH ME FOR A RIDE AND THEN THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO MALFUNCTIONS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. THE VEHICLE IS STRUGGLING TO EVEN DRIVE AT THIS POINT AND I AM ON THE FREEWAY TRYING TO MAKE IT TO AN EXIT. THE HESITATION BECOMES WORSE AND WORSE I START TO FEAR THAT I MAY BECOME STRANDED ON A BUSY ROADWAY. I MAKE IT OFF THE EXIT AND HOME. 10/18/13: (D/O VEHICLE MILEAGE: 29,375) I TAKE THE VEHICLE TO CONCORD BMW FOR INSPECTION; [XXX] IS THE SERVICE CONSULTANT AT BMW OF CONCORD. 10/19/13: (P/U VEHICLE MILEAGE: 29,379) [XXX] TELEPHONES ME TO INFORM ME THAT IT WAS A QUICK FIX AND THE VEHICLE WAS READY TO BE PICKED UP. I COME TO SIGN FOR THE VEHICLE AND RELEASE THE RENTAL. NOT EVEN 10 MINUTES AFTER I AM IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE IT MALFUNCTIONS IDENTICALLY AGAIN. I CALL BACK TO TELL THEM I AM DROPPING IT OFF, ONCE AGAIN. RETURNED THE VEHICLE WITH (D/O 29,392 MILES) 10/20/13: CONTINUED... 10/21/13: CONTINUED... 10/22/13: CONTINUED... 10/23/13: CONTINUED... 10/24/13: CONTINUED.... 10/25/13: CONTINUED... 10/26/13: CONTINUED... 10/27/13: CONTINUED... 10/28/13: CONTINUED... 10/29/13: CONTINUED... 10/30/13: CONTINUED... 10/31/13: CONTINUED... INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 29230 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAFR9C57BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in CLAYTON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 550I Engine

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10551398

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 17, 2013.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE . I HAVE PREPARED A PDF DOCUMENT THAT I WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT AS WELL. I CAN SUPPLY IT AT ANY TIME. HERE IS THE SHORT VERSION. 10/17/13: I HAVE THE FAMILY COME WITH ME FOR A RIDE AND THEN THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO MALFUNCTIONS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. THE VEHICLE IS STRUGGLING TO EVEN DRIVE AT THIS POINT AND I AM ON THE FREEWAY TRYING TO MAKE IT TO AN EXIT. THE HESITATION BECOMES WORSE AND WORSE I START TO FEAR THAT I MAY BECOME STRANDED ON A BUSY ROADWAY. I MAKE IT OFF THE EXIT AND HOME. 10/18/13: (D/O VEHICLE MILEAGE: 29,375) I TAKE THE VEHICLE TO CONCORD BMW FOR INSPECTION; [XXX] IS THE SERVICE CONSULTANT AT BMW OF CONCORD. 10/19/13: (P/U VEHICLE MILEAGE: 29,379) [XXX] TELEPHONES ME TO INFORM ME THAT IT WAS A QUICK FIX AND THE VEHICLE WAS READY TO BE PICKED UP. I COME TO SIGN FOR THE VEHICLE AND RELEASE THE RENTAL. NOT EVEN 10 MINUTES AFTER I AM IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE IT MALFUNCTIONS IDENTICALLY AGAIN. I CALL BACK TO TELL THEM I AM DROPPING IT OFF, ONCE AGAIN. RETURNED THE VEHICLE WITH (D/O 29,392 MILES) 10/20/13: CONTINUED... 10/21/13: CONTINUED... 10/22/13: CONTINUED... 10/23/13: CONTINUED... 10/24/13: CONTINUED.... 10/25/13: CONTINUED... 10/26/13: CONTINUED... 10/27/13: CONTINUED... 10/28/13: CONTINUED... 10/29/13: CONTINUED... 10/30/13: CONTINUED... 10/31/13: CONTINUED... INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 29230 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAFR9C57BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in CLAYTON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 550I Electrical System

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10551398

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Oct 17, 2013.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I HAVE PREPARED A PDF DOCUMENT THAT I WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT AS WELL. I CAN SUPPLY IT AT ANY TIME. HERE IS THE SHORT VERSION. 10/17/13: I HAVE THE FAMILY COME WITH ME FOR A RIDE AND THEN THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO MALFUNCTIONS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. THE VEHICLE IS STRUGGLING TO EVEN DRIVE AT THIS POINT AND I AM ON THE FREEWAY TRYING TO MAKE IT TO AN EXIT. THE HESITATION BECOMES WORSE AND WORSE I START TO FEAR THAT I MAY BECOME STRANDED ON A BUSY ROADWAY. I MAKE IT OFF THE EXIT AND HOME. 10/18/13: (D/O VEHICLE MILEAGE: 29,375) I TAKE THE VEHICLE TO CONCORD BMW FOR INSPECTION; [XXX] IS THE SERVICE CONSULTANT AT BMW OF CONCORD. 10/19/13: (P/U VEHICLE MILEAGE: 29,379) [XXX] TELEPHONES ME TO INFORM ME THAT IT WAS A QUICK FIX AND THE VEHICLE WAS READY TO BE PICKED UP. I COME TO SIGN FOR THE VEHICLE AND RELEASE THE RENTAL. NOT EVEN 10 MINUTES AFTER I AM IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE IT MALFUNCTIONS IDENTICALLY AGAIN. I CALL BACK TO TELL THEM I AM DROPPING IT OFF, ONCE AGAIN. RETURNED THE VEHICLE WITH (D/O 29,392 MILES) 10/20/13: CONTINUED... 10/21/13: CONTINUED... 10/22/13: CONTINUED... 10/23/13: CONTINUED... 10/24/13: CONTINUED.... 10/25/13: CONTINUED... 10/26/13: CONTINUED... 10/27/13: CONTINUED... 10/28/13: CONTINUED... 10/29/13: CONTINUED... 10/30/13: CONTINUED... 10/31/13: CONTINUED... INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 29230 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAFR9C57BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in CLAYTON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 550I Visibility Sun Roof Assembly

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10556502

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 18, 2013.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY . I WAS DRIVING ON A BACK ROAD ABOUT 40 MPH. NO OTHER CARS AND NOTHING BUT BUSHES AROUND ME. I HEARD A HUGE LOUD BANG AND MY SUNROOF JUST ABRUPTLY SHATTERED. I KNOW NOTHING HIT IT AND IF IT DID IT SHOULDN'T HAVE SHATTERED LIKE THAT. I READ ANOTHER VEHICLE ON HERE, SAME MODEL, YEAR AND MILEAGE HAD THE SAME ISSUE! RECALL THIS! *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13960 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBASN4C56BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in FAIRFIELD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW 550I Visibility/wiper

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10556502

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 18, 2013.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . I WAS DRIVING ON A BACK ROAD ABOUT 40 MPH. NO OTHER CARS AND NOTHING BUT BUSHES AROUND ME. I HEARD A HUGE LOUD BANG AND MY SUNROOF JUST ABRUPTLY SHATTERED. I KNOW NOTHING HIT IT AND IF IT DID IT SHOULDN'T HAVE SHATTERED LIKE THAT. I READ ANOTHER VEHICLE ON HERE, SAME MODEL, YEAR AND MILEAGE HAD THE SAME ISSUE! RECALL THIS! *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13960 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBASN4C56BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in FAIRFIELD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW 550I Structure Body

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10558040

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 29, 2013.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . I WAS REAR ENDED ON THE LEFT SIDE EXITING THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SPUN TO THE RIGHT INTO A GUARDRAIL HEAD ON AND CONTINUED INTO A 360 DEGREE MOTION. THE ROADS WERE CLEAR AND NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS. AFTER MY VEHICLE STOPPED SPINNING MY VEHICLE HAD A MESSAGE STATING RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILURE AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. THE IMPACT OF HITTING THE GUAR RAIL WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE SHOULD'VE DEPLOYED MY AIRBAGS. MY BUMPER, WHOLE FRONT GRILL, AND HEADLIGHTS WERE SHATTERED ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY. MY WHOLE BACK LEFT SIDE IS DENTED IN AND MY WHEEL IS TILTED. I WOULD LOVE TO POST PICTURES IF POSSIBLE AND YOU WILL WONDER HOW COULD THE AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOY. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM BMW..Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAFU9C55BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in QUEENS VILLAGE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 550I Air Bags

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10558040

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 29, 2013.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . I WAS REAR ENDED ON THE LEFT SIDE EXITING THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SPUN TO THE RIGHT INTO A GUARDRAIL HEAD ON AND CONTINUED INTO A 360 DEGREE MOTION. THE ROADS WERE CLEAR AND NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS. AFTER MY VEHICLE STOPPED SPINNING MY VEHICLE HAD A MESSAGE STATING RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILURE AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. THE IMPACT OF HITTING THE GUAR RAIL WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE SHOULD'VE DEPLOYED MY AIRBAGS. MY BUMPER, WHOLE FRONT GRILL, AND HEADLIGHTS WERE SHATTERED ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY. MY WHOLE BACK LEFT SIDE IS DENTED IN AND MY WHEEL IS TILTED. I WOULD LOVE TO POST PICTURES IF POSSIBLE AND YOU WILL WONDER HOW COULD THE AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOY. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM BMW..Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAFU9C55BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in QUEENS VILLAGE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 550I Electronic Stability Control

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10558040

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Dec 29, 2013.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . I WAS REAR ENDED ON THE LEFT SIDE EXITING THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SPUN TO THE RIGHT INTO A GUARDRAIL HEAD ON AND CONTINUED INTO A 360 DEGREE MOTION. THE ROADS WERE CLEAR AND NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS. AFTER MY VEHICLE STOPPED SPINNING MY VEHICLE HAD A MESSAGE STATING RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILURE AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. THE IMPACT OF HITTING THE GUAR RAIL WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE SHOULD'VE DEPLOYED MY AIRBAGS. MY BUMPER, WHOLE FRONT GRILL, AND HEADLIGHTS WERE SHATTERED ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY. MY WHOLE BACK LEFT SIDE IS DENTED IN AND MY WHEEL IS TILTED. I WOULD LOVE TO POST PICTURES IF POSSIBLE AND YOU WILL WONDER HOW COULD THE AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOY. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM BMW..Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAFU9C55BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in QUEENS VILLAGE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 550I Tires

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10560366

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on July 20, 2013.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with TIRES . THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE HAD 2 BUBBLES FORMING ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. JFT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAFU9C5XBC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in ABO, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 550I Electrical System

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10566247

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Feb 24, 2014.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . MY 2011 BMW 550IGT DRIVEN FOR 43200 MILES WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH IGNITION TURNED OFF (FOR AT LEAST 45 MINUTES). NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT FROM THE TRUNK, WHERE THE BATTERY IS LOCATED..Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 43200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBASN4C54BC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in WINTER SPRINGS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 550I Wheels

BMW 550I 2011 Safety Review #10567936

BMW 550I 2011 car safety problem was reported on Feb 06, 2013.BMW 550I 2011, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with WHEELS . BOTH REAR WHEELS ARE CRACKED.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 29334 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAFR9C5XBC. Bmw 550i 2011 problem was reported in ROCHESTER, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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Air Bags 1 Review(s)

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Engine 1 Review(s)

Fuel/propulsion System 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes 1 Review(s)

Structure Body 1 Review(s)

Suspension 1 Review(s)

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Visibility/wiper 3 Review(s)

Visibility Sun Roof Assembly 1 Review(s)

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