F10 / F11 · 2013–2016

BMW 550i F10 / F11 · 450 hp · N63B44B (2013–2016)

The 550i (petrol) produces 330 kW (450 hp) and 650 Nm from the N63B44B engine of 4395 cc. Same name, different version: do not confuse with the 550i 300 kW / N63B44A (2010–2013, pre-facelift). Engine code and output appear in the registration and VIN data.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
450 PS / 330 kW
Displacement
4 395 cm³
Torque
650 Nm
Engine code
N63B44B
Period covered
2013–2016
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · 8 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] ADAC e.V. [2] ADAC e.V. [3] ADAC e.V. [4] ADAC e.V.

Identification and specifics

The 550i (petrol) produces 330 kW (450 hp) and 650 Nm from the N63B44B engine of 4395 cc. ADAC period: 07/2013–10/2016. Body: F10 Saloon and F11 Touring. Gearbox: eight-speed automatic only. Also offered as xDrive (all-wheel drive). 0–100 km/h: 4.6 s; NEDC combined: 8.6 l/100 km (Saloon, automatic, ADAC). Same name, different version: do not confuse with the 550i 300 kW / N63B44A (2010–2013, pre-facelift). Engine code and output appear in the registration and VIN data.

Source : [2] [3] [1]

Engine oil for this version

BMW oil-change quantity (press specification sheets): 9 l — F10 Saloon and F11 Touring (rear-wheel drive); 8.5 l — F10 Saloon xDrive. It is a service quantity: check the level after filling. Quantities differ by body or drive: check yours. The facelift F10 handbook allows BMW Longlife-01, Longlife-01 FE or Longlife-04 for topping up petrol engines, in SAE 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40 or 5W-30, without additives. For the V8 the stated top-up is 2 litres when the message appears.

Source : [5] [6] [7] [9]

Servicing and CBS deadlines

CBS calculates deadlines from usage; read distance and date under Vehicle info → Vehicle status → Service required. The F10 handbook lists oil, oil filter and microfilter at each oil service; spark plugs and air filter every second oil change; front and rear pads, brake fluid and vehicle check at their own deadlines. The handbook sets no universal fixed oil-change mileage.

Source : [8] [10] [11]

Timing drive and V8 engine

4.4-litre (4395 cc) twin-turbo petrol V8. AutoKarnet has no engine sheet for it and no BMW source consulted documents its timing drive or a specific defect, so nothing is claimed here. With a 2-litre top-up prescribed, checking the oil level regularly is sensible.

Source : [2] [9]

Documented recalls

ADAC’s F10/F11 5 Series list cites, for this period: starter relay insufficiently sealed against water, corrosion and fire risk; starter replaced (August 2026 recall, cars built 07/2014–11/2020); passenger, curtain, knee and side airbags with faulty igniter mix (January 2017 recall, cars built 07/2016–12/2016). These campaigns target build ranges and often other models too: only a VIN check confirms eligibility and completion.

Source : [4]

Preparing the service

Bring the VIN, build month, engine code N63B44B and the 330 kW output. Note the CBS deadlines and hand over the key used on the last drive: it stores service data. Mention any period with the battery disconnected, which CBS does not count. Ask for oil, filters and operations to be itemised and the service recorded in the history.

Source : [10] [2]

Maintenance and records

Oil, oil filter and microfilter

At the CBS deadline

The F10 handbook pairs the oil change with a new oil filter and climate-control microfilter. Check the final level.

Source [11]

Air filter

Every second oil change

Replace the element; sooner in dusty conditions.

Source [11]

Spark plugs (petrol)

Every second oil change

Renew the spark plugs.

Source [11]

Front and rear brakes

At the CBS deadline

Pads, disc thickness and surface check; front and rear have separate deadlines.

Source [11]

Brake fluid

At the CBS deadline

Replace the fluid; check the date on the active bonnet gas struts.

Source [11]

Vehicle check

At the CBS deadline

Lights, belts, tyres, chassis, steering, sealant kit, road test.

Source [11]

Questions about this version (5)

Which engine powers this 450 hp 550i?

The 550i (petrol) produces 330 kW (450 hp) and 650 Nm from the N63B44B engine of 4395 cc. ADAC period: 07/2013–10/2016. Body: F10 Saloon and F11 Touring. Gearbox: eight-speed automatic only. Also offered as xDrive (all-wheel drive). 0–100 km/h: 4.6 s; NEDC combined: 8.6 l/100 km (Saloon, automatic, ADAC).

Source : [2] [3] [1]

How much oil does the 550i N63B44B take?

BMW oil-change quantity (press specification sheets): 9 l — F10 Saloon and F11 Touring (rear-wheel drive); 8.5 l — F10 Saloon xDrive. It is a service quantity: check the level after filling. Quantities differ by body or drive: check yours. The facelift F10 handbook allows BMW Longlife-01, Longlife-01 FE or Longlife-04 for topping up petrol engines, in SAE 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40 or 5W-30, without additives. For the V8 the stated top-up is 2 litres when the message appears.

Source : [5] [6] [7] [9]

What does the BMW handbook schedule for the 550i besides the oil change?

CBS calculates deadlines from usage; read distance and date under Vehicle info → Vehicle status → Service required. The F10 handbook lists oil, oil filter and microfilter at each oil service; spark plugs and air filter every second oil change; front and rear pads, brake fluid and vehicle check at their own deadlines. The handbook sets no universal fixed oil-change mileage.

Source : [8] [10] [11]

Which recalls should be checked on a 550i N63B44B?

ADAC’s F10/F11 5 Series list cites, for this period: starter relay insufficiently sealed against water, corrosion and fire risk; starter replaced (August 2026 recall, cars built 07/2014–11/2020); passenger, curtain, knee and side airbags with faulty igniter mix (January 2017 recall, cars built 07/2016–12/2016). These campaigns target build ranges and often other models too: only a VIN check confirms eligibility and completion.

Source : [4]

How do I tell this 550i from other versions?

Same name, different version: do not confuse with the 550i 300 kW / N63B44A (2010–2013, pre-facelift). Engine code and output appear in the registration and VIN data.

Source : [2] [3] [1]

Documentary sources

  1. [1] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 5er-Reihe F10/F11 Facelift (2013–2017)

    ADAC e.V. · DE · Allemagne · Liste des versions F10 restylées avec périodes, kW/PS ; Limousine 2013–2017, Touring 2013–2017, M Performance 2013–2016/2017, M5 F10M, Gran Turismo F07. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  2. [2] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 550i Steptronic (07/13–10/16)

    ADAC e.V. · DE · Allemagne · Fiche technique : N63B44B, 4395 cm³, 330 kW/450 PS, 650 Nm, automatique 8, 0–100 km/h 4,6 s, NEDC 8,6 l/100 km. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  3. [3] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (07/13–10/16)

    ADAC e.V. · DE · Allemagne · Fiche technique : N63B44B, 330 kW/450 PS, transmission intégrale, 0–100 km/h 4,4 s. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  4. [4] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 520d (07/13–07/14)

    ADAC e.V. · DE · Allemagne · Fiche technique : N47D20C, 135 kW/184 PS, 380 Nm, manuelle 6, 0–100 km/h 8,1 s, NEDC 4,5 l/100 km. Rubrique « Rückrufe & Mängel » du modèle restylé. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  5. [5] BMW Group PressClub — BMW 5 Series Touring media specifications, 535i / 550i, 7/2013

    BMW AG · EN · Europe / marchés ACEA · Valid from 7/2013. Engine oil (oil change) 6.5 l and 9.0 l. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  6. [6] BMW Group PressClub — BMW 5 Series Sedan media specifications, 528i / 535i / 550i xDrive, 7/2013

    BMW AG · EN · Europe / marchés ACEA · Valid from 7/2013. Engine oil (oil change) 5.75 / 6.5 / 8.5 l. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  7. [7] BMW Group PressClub — BMW 5 Series Sedan media specifications, 535i / 550i, 7/2013

    BMW AG · EN · Europe / marchés ACEA · Valid from 7/2013. Engine oil (oil change) 6.5 l and 9.0 l. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  8. [8] BMW 5er Limousine F10 — Betriebsanleitung (Sach-Nr. 01 40 2 956 193)

    BMW AG (notice reproduite par kfz-handbuch.de) · DE · Europe / Allemagne · Page 94 : Servicebedarf — distance ou date de la prochaine maintenance, Fahrzeuginfo → Fahrzeugstatus → Servicebedarf. Notice des F10 2013–2017. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  9. [9] BMW 5er Limousine F10 — Betriebsanleitung (Sach-Nr. 01 40 2 956 193)

    BMW AG (notice reproduite par kfz-handbuch.de) · DE · Europe / Allemagne · Page 243 : appoint 1 l (2 l avec moteur 8 cylindres) ; SAE 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40, 5W-30 ; essence BMW Longlife-01, Longlife-01 FE, Longlife-04 ; diesel BMW Longlife-04 ; aucun additif. Notice des F10 2013–2017. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  10. [10] BMW 5er Limousine F10 — Betriebsanleitung (Sach-Nr. 01 40 2 956 193)

    BMW AG (notice reproduite par kfz-handbuch.de) · DE · Europe / Allemagne · Page 247 : CBS selon conditions d’utilisation ; remettre la clé du dernier trajet ; immobilisations batterie débranchée non comptées (liquide de frein, huile, microfiltre) ; historique ; contrôles standard. Notice des F10 2013–2017. · Accessed 08/10/2026

  11. [11] BMW 5er Limousine F10 — Betriebsanleitung (Sach-Nr. 01 40 2 956 193)

    BMW AG (notice reproduite par kfz-handbuch.de) · DE · Europe / Allemagne · Page 248 : huile, filtre et microfiltre ; bougies (essence), filtre à gazole (diesel) et filtre à air tous les deux vidanges ; plaquettes avant/arrière ; liquide de frein ; contrôle du véhicule. Notice des F10 2013–2017. · Accessed 08/10/2026

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