BMW 745I recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 126 owner complaints for the BMW 745I (model years 2001–2008). The most reported problem area is power train (38 complaints), followed by electrical system (25 complaints). The 2005 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 32 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 54 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2002 (54), 2003 (32) and 2004 (24). Among model years at least two years old, the 2006 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 745I model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 38 | 4 of 8 | |
| Electrical system | 25 | 4 of 8 | |
| Air bags | 20 | 4 of 8 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 16 | 4 of 8 | |
| Engine | 14 | 4 of 8 |
All 6 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V328000 | May 18, 2017 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2005 | 45,484 |
| 12V504000 | Oct 17, 2012 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2005 | 7,485 |
| 12V502000 | Oct 17, 2012 | Electrical system: ignition, switch | 2005 | 45,500 |
| 03V324000 | Aug 26, 2003 | Engine and engine cooling | 2003 | 2,400 |
| 03V240000 | Jul 1, 2003 | Engine and engine cooling | 2002–2003 | 5,470 |
| 02V150000 | Jun 3, 2002 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery | 2002 | 8,412 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 15 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 5 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.