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2025 BMW

550e xDrive Sedan

Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo

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2025 BMW 550e xDrive Sedan (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2024 model year); you're viewing the 2025.

2024 photoAlexander-93CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel
Premium and ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Axle ratio
3.07

Efficiency

Smog score
6/10
Range per hour (240V)
105 mi/hr
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
2
Owner complaints
0 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated rear seats
    Package only
  • Heated seats
    Standard
  • Heated steering wheel
    Package only
  • Leather seats
    Standard
  • Massaging seats
    Package only
  • Memory seat
    Standard
  • Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Ventilated seats
    Package only

Audio

  • Bowers & Wilkins audio
    Package only
  • Harman Kardon audioUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Premium audio (any brand)Unconfirmed
    Standard

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view camera
    Package only
  • Backup camera
    Standard
  • Head-up display
    Package only
  • Parking sensors
    Standard

Driver assist

Convenience

  • Android Auto
    Standard
  • Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Keyless entry
    Standard
  • Navigation system
    Standard
  • Power liftgateUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Push-button start
    Standard
  • Remote start
    Standard
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Wireless phone charging
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Standard

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

5 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Mar 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB610326

    Several complaints are possible: Vehicle does not start Gear cannot be engaged Various Check Control Messages Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on Several Check Control messages are possible: “It is possible to continue driving. High-voltage system.” “You can continue driving. Drivetrain.” “Restart not possible. Drivetrain fault.” “Call Roadside Assistance. Drivetrain failure.” “Information: Total error of vehicle.” The following fault memory entries are stored in the CCU: D796D9 - Message (- 0x9

  • Mar 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB612325

    The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is triggered and 0318E2 AC charging, charging electronics 1,component protection: Overload current on AC side fault may be stored during AC charging Level 1(120 VAC). Note: Despite the fault memory entry (and the malfunction indicator lamp), the AC charging process willcontinue operating as designed and there is no related drivability complaint. Affected PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) vehicles with CCU-03 (7.4 kW combined charging unit).

  • Mar 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB611925

    The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is triggered by the erroneous fault code 031BFC- AC charging,charging electronics 2, internal fault: No internal capacitor discharge stored in the CCU. However, AC charging is operating as designed without a charging concern or issue. Affected PHEV vehicles have the CCU-03 (7.4 kW / 11 kW) with I-levels from …24-07-500 to …25-11-5xx.

  • Mar 3, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB612225

    Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is triggered by the erroneous fault code(s) BA0023 - Control unit: internalfault (software group fault) In addition, the BA0008 - CCU, internal coolant temperature sensor:Signal implausible faults may be stored in the CCU memory. However, AC charging is still operating as designed, without any related drivability complaints. Affected PHEV vehicles have the CCU-03 (7.4 kW / 11 kW) with I-levels from 24-07-500 to 25-11-5xx.

  • Oct 21, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB612025

    RSU availability. It is possible the State of Health (SoH) of the high-voltage (HV) battery is displayed incorrectly to the customer. The value is continuously displayed as 100% regardless of the actual ageing of the HV battery.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: bmwusaservice.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.