The service and repair manual for the 2020 BMW M550i 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 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.4L V8 — 268 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 4 complaints · 241 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2020 M550i xDrive manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 60
- General Information 3,221
- Accessories & Equipment 1,478
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 210
- Body & Frame 1,297
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 299
- Brakes 113
- Maintenance 32
- Collision 1,105
- Restraints 96
- Drivelines & Axles 586
- Steering 246
- Electrical 1,265
- Suspension 244
- Engine Mechanical 3,980
- Transmission 153
- Engine Performance 1,197
- Rear 310
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2020 M550i xDrive
- Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 20V598000If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase.
- Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 19V684000The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 19V883000An electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of pr.
- Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 21V096000If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view c.
- Power Train — driveline › driveshaft · 21V046000A broken output shaft can lead to a loss of drive power or a rollaway condition in a parked vehicle.
- Engine · 21V598000Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 4 complaints and BMW has issued 241 technical service bulletins for the 2020 M550i xDrive. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2020 M550i xDrive manual
Is this manual specific to the 2020 M550i xDrive?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2020 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 2020 M550i xDrive problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2020 M550i xDrive, covering back over prevention, power train, engine. 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 2020 M550i xDrive wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2020 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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