The service and repair manual for the 2012 BMW 550i xDrive — the 4.4L V8 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.4L V8 — 268 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Other 2012 550i xDrive variants | 550i → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 53 complaints · 39 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 550i xDrive manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 877
- Engine Performance 39,393
- Accessories & Equipment 8,271
- General Information 2,123
- Body & Frame 4,793
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 178
- Brakes 326
- Maintenance 32
- Collision 1,752
- Restraints 832
- Drivelines & Axles 755
- Steering 519
- Electrical 5,852
- Suspension 1,004
- Engine Mechanical 1,865
- Transmission 702
- Rear 74
- Oil pressure should be more than 15
- Pa) at 6,500
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 550i xDrive
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 16V746000The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. additionally, the fuel p.
Owners have filed 53 complaints and BMW has issued 39 technical service bulletins for the 2012 550i xDrive. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 550i xDrive manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 550i xDrive?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 4.4L V8 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2012 550i xDrive problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2012 550i xDrive, covering fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2012 550i xDrive wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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