2005 BMW 645CI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 645CI years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 BMW 645CI. That is the most of any 645CI model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (10 complaints, 30%), typically at around 72,161 miles. Complaints mention 4 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 33owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 10 | 30% | 72,161 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 15% | 90,661 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 12% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 12% | 69,465 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 12% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 9% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 9% | 77,673 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 6% | 37,250 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% | 100,046 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% | 92,895 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 98,345 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 BMW 645CI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
The contact owns a 2005 BMW 645CI. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for the front driverâs side bulb replacement, the mechanic informed the contact that the headlight wires were brittle and burnt. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 645ci. The contact stated that an unknown fluid was leaking from engine compartment. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the vacuum pump to be replaced. The vehicle…
I placed an item in the front passenger side seat without fastening the seatbelt and the airbag light came on and stayed on... This is the first time this has ever happened. The car was stationary but the engin was running.
"takata recall" headlight wiring burned
I own a bmw 645ci 2005 convertible i have issues yes isssues with this vechile, first issue is the infamous idrive that never really worked properly since i purchased the car, it blinks on and off for 30mins then it would magically come on until one day it just didn't come back on this was after a…
Other BMW 645CI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 645CI | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 33 | 0 |
| 2004 645CI | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 BMW 645CI?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 BMW 645CI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.