The service and repair manual for the 2011 BMW 550i — 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 | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.4L V8 — 268 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Other 2011 550i variants | 550i GT → · 550i GT xDrive → · 550i xDrive → |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 144 complaints · 36 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2011 550i manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 948
- Engine Performance 37,814
- Accessories & Equipment 238
- General Information 3,902
- Body & Frame 56
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 11
- Brakes 74
- Maintenance 32
- Collision 12
- Restraints 129
- Drivelines & Axles 30
- Steering 34
- Electrical 2,876
- Suspension 91
- Engine Mechanical 122
- Transmission 38
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2011 550i
- Air Bags — frontal › sensor/control module-inactive · 16V832000Depending on the severity of the crash, inadequate activation of the driver and/or passenger air bag.
- 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 144 complaints and BMW has issued 36 technical service bulletins for the 2011 550i. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2011 550i manual
Is this manual specific to the 2011 550i?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2011 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 2011 550i problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2011 550i, covering air bags, 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 2011 550i wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2011 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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