BMW 645CI Problems by Year
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the BMW 645CI, across 3 model years (2004–2006). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (33). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
BMW 645CI years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 645CI model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 645CI: 33 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 645CI: 11 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2006 645CI: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
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 645CI problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW 645CI model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 645CI | 1 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2005 645CI | 33 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2004 645CI | 11 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 645CI years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (33), 2004 (11), 2006 (1). 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 645CI?
Air Bags, with 15 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 645CI have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.