2009 BMW 550i
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 BMW 550i is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2009 BMW 550i at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2009 BMW 550i recalls 1
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-sig…
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2009 BMW 550i MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2009 BMW 550i costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2009 BMW 550i trims & engines on record
2009 BMW 550i vehicles on record
Other BMW 550i model years
2009 BMW 550i — frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 BMW 550i have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2009 BMW 550i. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What gas mileage does the 2009 BMW 550i get?
The 2009 BMW 550i has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (15 city / 23 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.