2004 BMW 545I recalls and problems
No recalls and 44 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW 545I.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2004 BMW 545I recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Vehicle suffered a catastrophic engine fire while parked due to fuel line separation under open recall 04V303000.
MY CAR HAS THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING EVERYTIME I START MY CAR. THE AIR BAG RECALL IS BY TAKATA IS FOR THE 2003 545I MODEL. MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN SEP OF 2003 WITH THOSE TAKADA AIRBAGS.
DYNAMIC STEERING MALFUNCTION CAUSING HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN HEADLIGHTS ARE DISINTEGRATING. THE SHIELDING IS DRY ROTTING AND FLAKING OFF NEARLY EVERY WIRE IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS CAUSING THEM TO MALFUNCTION DURING DRIVING. LIGHTS WILL CUT OFF RANDOMLY. I'D IMAGINE THE WIRES ARE SHORTING OUT.
VALVE COVER GASKET LEAK, TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET LEAK, VALVE STEM LEAK.
545I model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 78 | 2 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2005 545I has the most complaints (78). All BMW 545I years →
Questions
- Does the 2004 BMW 545I have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 BMW 545I as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW 545I?
- Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (18 complaints), followed by electrical system (12).
- How many 2004 BMW 545I complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 44 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 29, 2026.