BMW 545I recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 122 owner complaints for the BMW 545I (model years 2004–2005). The most reported problem area is air bags (52 complaints), followed by electrical system (26 complaints).

Model year	Recalls	Complaints		Crashes	Fires
2005	0	78		2	1
2004	0	44		1	3

By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2005 (78) and 2004 (44). Among model years at least two years old, the 2004 has the fewest complaints on file (44).

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 545I model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem area	Complaints	Model years
Air bags	52	2 of 2
Electrical system	26	2 of 2
Power train	23	2 of 2
Seat belts	14	2 of 2
Engine	10	1 of 2

Owners reported a crash in 3 complaints and a fire in 4 complaints; 4 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.