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2019 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive

The 2019 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive is a 456-hp 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with an 8-speed automatic. It starts at $74,450 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.

It makes 456 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 480 lb-ft of torque at 1800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).

The 5 Series measures 195.4 inches long on a 117.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,372 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$74,450
MSRP with Destination$75,445
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine TypeTwin-Turbocharged 4.4L V8 (BMW N63B44O2)
Displacement4.4 L
Horsepower456 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque480 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC 32V
Bore and Stroke89 x 88.3 mm
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAll Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission8-Speed Automatic
1st Gear5
2nd Gear3.2
3rd Gear2.14
4th Gear1.72
5th Gear1.31
6th Gear1
7th Gear0.82
8th Gear0.64
Reverse3.48
Final Drive2.81
Fuel Economy
City18 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded
Suspension
Turning Diameter40.2 ft
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front19 x 8 in, Aluminum
Wheels Rear19 x 9 in, Aluminum
Tires FrontP245/40YR19
Tires RearP275/35YR19
Dimensions & Weight
Length195.4 in
Width73.5 in
Height57.8 in
Wheelbase117.1 in
Front Track63 in
Rear Track62.9 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft³
Curb Weight4,372 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.8 in
Headroom Rear37.5 in
Legroom Front41.4 in
Legroom Rear36.5 in
Shoulder Room Front58.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear55.9 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2019 BMW 5 Series 4 DR AWD).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW 5 SERIES.

39 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2019 BMW 5 SERIES

Owner Complaints

39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW 5 SERIES (7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System12
Engine9
Vehicle Speed Control6
Power Train5
Service Brakes5
Unknown Or Other5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 29, 2026 · Electrical System
“The contact owns a 2019 BMW 530E. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V441000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local…”
Aug 22, 2026 · Engine
“I learned from Carfax on July 12, 2026 that a recall has been issued on my vehicle, a 2019 BMW 530e -- "Recall 26V-441:540 Engine Starter". The recall relates to the engine starter and I understand…”
May 14, 2026 · Vehicle Speed Control Crash
“The contact owns a 2019 BMW 540i. The contact stated that while slowly driving into the driveway the vehicle erroneously accelerated forward at a high rate of speed and crashed into the garage door…”
Apr 17, 2026 · Engine
“oil filter housing is plastic and is bound to give I hadn’t reach 150k miles its an expensive job not normal maintenance problem bmw is expensive but recall this part to protect consumers”
Apr 16, 2026 · Electrical System, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“Start blowing black smoke-while idling, over heated, stalled.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2019 BMW 5 SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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