2004 BMW 645CI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 645CI years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 BMW 645CI. That ranks 2nd out of 3 645CI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 58,778 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 BMW 645CI 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 | 5 | 45% | 58,778 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 36% | 56,555 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 27% | 56,555 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 18% | 37,260 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 18% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 9% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 9% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 9% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 BMW 645CI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 BMW 645CI.
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.
My Bmw got impounded illegally from my location where I rent commercial space and there is no signs saying car wheel be parked there at 12 at night this was an illegal tow by tow guys 3823 losse rd [redacted] I payed $474.64 to get my car out impound
The idrive system in my car continues to cut on and off, this eventually caused my car to shut off on me two times while in traffic with no warning or indication of the shut off. The sensor alert continuously goes off for everything in the car. I took my car to the BMW dealership in Huntsville…
Passenger seat oc3 occupancy mat not working-it shows a fault code- i took it to birmingham bmw and was told i have to get a new bmw battery and battery cable.they charged me $ 120 to diagnose this problem but did nothing to fix the oc3 mat that is faulting.i have checked on line and this does…
Active steering malfunction, airbags lights, stable controll steering wheel is cocked about half turn to drive streight.
I have warning light when i turn on my car that the passenger restraint and airbag is inactive and this should be a recall... This is safety not a luxury option... Bmw advised me that it was some sensor and i asked if i was in a car accident will the airbags deploy they said there is a high chance…
Other BMW 645CI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 645CI | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 645CI | 33 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW 645CI?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 BMW 645CI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 BMW 645CI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 645CI model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.