NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 BMW M550i Safety Record
The 2020 BMW M550i has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2020 BMW M550i, so it carries no Safety Index and no star ratings from NHTSA. What the federal record does show is a Light recall and complaint burden: three recall campaigns and two unverified owner complaints on file. That picture neither confirms nor contradicts how the vehicle would perform in a controlled crash test.
The 2020 BMW M550i was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries three recall campaigns focused on the rearview camera system, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 BMW M550i?
The 2020 BMW M550i's federal safety record is defined by a concentrated pattern rather than a broad one. All three of its recall campaigns address a single system, the rearview camera used for back-over prevention, across three separate campaign filings that span roughly 18 months. That clustering suggests a persistent software or hardware issue with that sensing system rather than unrelated safety concerns across the vehicle. The complaint side of the ledger is notably thin, with only two unverified reports and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths alleged. Together these factors place the 2020 M550i in the Light burden band. No NHTSA-tested sibling years for this model are available in the data we cover, so there is no adjacent crash-test result to reference.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 BMW M550i have any recalls?
All three recall campaigns for the 2020 BMW M550i target the same safety system: back-over prevention, specifically the rearview camera sensing system. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the recall data on file. Owners should verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether any of these campaigns remain open.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA21V096000
Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2021-02-19
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA20V598000
Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2020-09-30
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA19V684000
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Reported 2019-09-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 BMW M550i?
Two owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2020 BMW M550i, covering the Power Train, Fuel System, and an Unknown or Other category. These are unverified consumer allegations and have not been established as defects by NHTSA.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 BMW M550i?
Before purchasing a used 2020 BMW M550i, run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether any of the three recall campaigns have been completed on that specific vehicle. An unrepaired recall is a safety obligation that transfers with ownership.
- All three of the 2020 BMW M550i's NHTSA recall campaigns target the rearview camera back-over prevention sensing system, meaning this single safety feature was the subject of repeated federal action across multiple filing dates.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2020 BMW M550i, and no star ratings or Safety Index score exist for this model year. The absence of a test result carries no implication about crash performance.
- Only two unverified owner complaints appear in the NHTSA record for this model year, with zero crashes, zero fires, zero injuries, and zero deaths alleged among those reports.
- Prospective buyers should use the VIN-specific recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to determine whether the three recall campaigns have been remedied on any individual 2020 M550i they are considering.
FAQ2020 BMW M550i safety questions
Was the 2020 BMW M550i crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 BMW M550i have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 BMW M550i. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 BMW M550i?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 BMW M550i. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW M550i 2020.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.