2005 BMW 6 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 6 Series years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 BMW 6 Series. That is the most of any 6 Series model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 47,861 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 BMW 6 Series 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 | 4 | 57% | 47,861 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 14% | 109,275 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | 8,323 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 BMW 6 Series recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. As it loosens, an increase in electrical resistance at this cable connection is possible and could cause the cable connection to overheat.
Risk: Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2012. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.
Risk: Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. In extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. An unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 24, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
Risk: This could cause the parking lock system not to engage, after the transmission is placed in the park ("p") position. If the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle rollaway condition.
Fix: Dealers will repair and replace the automatic transmission guide plate free of charge. The recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-332-4269.
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.
Passenger restraint malfunction.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 bmw 645. The contact stated the air bag light flashed on the dashboard indicating the passenger side air bag was not working. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact stated if the vehicle is involved in a crash the passenger side air bag would not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 645. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light would intermittently illuminate. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who informed the contact that the front passenger air bag sensor had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The…
Passenger airbag lamp is on and stays on after technician at the bmw service center reset the vehicle's computer (cleared faults). Vehicle did not get into situation which would trigger airbag deployment, but potentially the passenger frontal airbag may malfunction and render the passenger airbag…
I bought a new 2005 bmw 645i.and it had computer problems. The dealer said the manufacturer usually fixed problems in 60-90 days. It has been 18 months and the on board computer has problems with the entertainment, and bluetooth. The computer continues to play cd's after the engine is shut off. The…
Other BMW 6 Series years
← 2004 6 Series · 2006 6 Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 6 Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 6 Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 6 Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 6 Series | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 6 Series | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 6 Series | 5 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 | 3 |
| 2004 6 Series | 3 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 BMW 6 Series?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 BMW 6 Series?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 BMW 6 Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 6 Series model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.