Recall 10V047 covers 1,040 2009-2010 BMW 7-SERIES and 550I Gran Turismo vehicles for an incorrect seating-capacity label. Repair is free at franchised BMW dealers.
BMW is recalling 1,040 2009-2010 7-SERIES and 2010 550I Gran Turismo vehicles because the tire pressure label lists seating capacity as 5 passengers when the vehicles seat 4. The tire size, tire pressure, and vehicle capacity weight are correct, and the BMW dealer correction will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected part on the 2009-2010 BMW 7-SERIES and 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo is the tire pressure and loading label. This label tells the owner how many people the vehicle is designed to carry, along with tire size, tire pressure, and vehicle capacity weight. The tire and weight information on these labels is correct.
The error is in the seating-capacity line. The label says the vehicle seats 5 passengers, but the actual seating capacity is 4 passengers. That means the label overstates the number of seating positions even though the tire size, tire pressure, and vehicle capacity weight are accurate.
There is no warning sign before failure because this is an information-label problem, not a part that wears out or breaks while driving. An owner checking the door-jamb label will see the mismatch: the printed passenger capacity says 5, while the vehicle has 4 seating positions.
Who's affected?
Covers the 7-SERIES for 2009 and 2010, and the 2010 550I Gran Turismo, with the same vehicle label issue.
| 2010 BMW 7-SERIES | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2009 BMW 7-SERIES | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 1,040 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
The risk is limited to the tire label: it does not meet FMVSS 110 requirements. Use the VIN check to confirm inclusion, then have the label replaced through the recall process. Repair will be free at any franchised BMW dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2010 BMW 7-SERIES or 550I Gran Turismo is included in this recall.
- Watch for a BMW owner notice if you have not received one, then use it when you contact service.
- Contact a franchised BMW dealer about the free tire-label replacement that corrects the passenger-capacity label.
- Bring the recall notice if BMW mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V047 when you call.
- Call BMW customer service at 1-800-831-1117 with questions about the label replacement.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a BMW technician replaces the tire pressure and seating capacity label with a corrected label. The label correction fixes the passenger capacity statement, while the tire size, tire pressure, and vehicle capacity weight listed on the label stay unchanged. BMW's notice says the recall began on April 16, 2010, and the replacement label is free of charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| February 18, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 16, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V047?
Recall 10V047 covers 1,040 2009-2010 BMW 7-SERIES and 550I Gran Turismo vehicles with an incorrect tire pressure label. The label lists seating capacity as 5 passengers, but the actual seating capacity is 4 passengers. BMW dealers replace the tire label for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2010 BMW 7-SERIES or 550I Gran Turismo is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V047. If it is, contact a franchised BMW dealer to schedule the tire label replacement. Reference recall number 10V047 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost, and BMW's remedy says authorized BMW dealers replace the tire label free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at any franchised BMW dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The issue is an incorrect tire label, not a tire or pressure defect. BMW reported that the tire size, tire pressure, and vehicle capacity weight on the label are correct, but the seating capacity does not conform to FMVSS 110.
What if I bought my BMW used?
The free repair still applies. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to honor the recall regardless of ownership history. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific BMW is included, then call a franchised BMW dealer and reference recall number 10V047.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V047000 |
|---|---|
| BMW customer service | 1-800-831-1117 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V047 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V047000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →