2004 BMW 545I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 545I years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 BMW 545I. That ranks 2nd out of 2 545I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (18 complaints, 41%), typically at around 91,636 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 44owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 BMW 545I problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 18 | 41% | 91,636 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 27% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 23% | 95,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 18% | 94,283 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 11% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 9% | 67,795 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 9% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 7% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 7% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 7% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 5% | 106,590 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% | 105,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 5% | 123,760 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 29,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 BMW 545I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 BMW 545I.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
Other BMW 545I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 545I | 78 | 0 |
| 2004 | 44 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW 545I?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 BMW 545I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 BMW 545I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 545I model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.