BMW 545I Problems by Year
NHTSA has 122 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the BMW 545I, across 2 model years (2004–2005). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (78). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
BMW 545I years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 545I model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW 545I problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 52 | 2 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 23 | 2 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW 545I model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 545I | 78 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2004 545I | 44 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 545I years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (78), 2004 (44). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW 545I?
Air Bags, with 52 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 545I have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.