2005 BMW 545I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 545I years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 BMW 545I. That is the most of any 545I model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (34 complaints, 44%), typically at around 101,750 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 78owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 34 | 44% | 101,750 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 19% | 67,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 18% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 12% | 93,168 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 9% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 6% | 55,020 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 5% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 5% | 58,474 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 4% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 4% | 58,474 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 3% | 141,098 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 58,750 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 51,050 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 182,252 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 BMW 545I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Bmw airbag light illumination (EA08001) — opened Jan 4, 2008, closed Dec 31, 2008, led to recall 08V384000.
- Bmw airbag light illumination (PE07045) — opened Sep 4, 2007, closed Jan 4, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2005 BMW 545I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the contact became aware of a ball of white smoke coming from the exhaust. The contact stated that whenever the accelerator pedal was depressed, there was white smoke…
The wiring inside of the headlights has dried up and fallen off, leaving bare electrical wire. The resulting was both of the headlights became non operational at night. To replace the headlights in the car with all the factory features is about 3200.00 for parts alone. I know of others who have had…
At approxamitately 1:20pm on July 13, after being parked for a little over an hour I was told that my car was burning. 911 was called immediately and the owner of the establishment went outside and called to the firemen at the station on the other side of the street. Their response was immediate…
While driving to work during morning rush hour in a busy highway the car just stopped running. No odd sounds no shutting no clunking. It was like some just turned the key off. I made it to the side of the highway and had to wait two hours for a tow truck to show up. Most of the week previous to…
Driving approximately 50 mph an accident occurred where there was oil in road. My car lost control and veered into a guard rail on the highway. My car was subsequently totaled and none of my air bags deployed in the crash.
Other BMW 545I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 78 | 0 |
| 2004 545I | 44 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 BMW 545I?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 BMW 545I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.