The service and repair manual for the 2006 BMW 550i — 4.8L V8 and 4.8L V8 engines, 3 trims. 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 | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.8L V8 — 293 cu in, DOHC 4.8L V8 — 295 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · Top Sedan 4-Door · Formula 1 Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 30 complaints · 10 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2006 550i manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 645
- General Information 1,713
- Accessories & Equipment 7,547
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 226
- Body & Frame 3,528
- Maintenance 32
- Brakes 376
- Restraints 810
- Drivelines & Axles 546
- Steering 450
- Electrical 5,507
- Suspension 955
- Engine Mechanical 597
- Transmission 876
- Engine Performance 23,552
- Rear 310
- Oil pressure should be more than 15
- Pa) at 6,500
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2006 550i
- Air Bags — sensor › occupant classification · 13V564000Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, i.
- Air Bags — sensor › occupant classification · 17V428000Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, i.
Owners have filed 30 complaints and BMW has issued 10 technical service bulletins for the 2006 550i. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2006 550i manual
Is this manual specific to the 2006 550i?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2006 model year, covering the 4.8L V8 and 4.8L V8 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Top Sedan 4-Door, Formula 1 Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2006 550i problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2006 550i, covering air bags. 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 2006 550i wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2006 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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