2004 BMW 745I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 745I years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 BMW 745I. That ranks 3rd out of 8 745I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (11 complaints, 46%), typically at around 89,115 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 24owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 BMW 745I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 46% | 89,115 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 38% | 79,550 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 25% | 81,890 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 13% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 8% | 107,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 8% | 86,115 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% | 139,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 2 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | 44,430 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 BMW 745I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 BMW 745I.
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
- Vehicle Rollaway (EA12002) — opened Apr 10, 2012, closed Jan 24, 2013, led to recall 12V502000.
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 electric parking gear shift slipped out of park on it own. When I stepped out of the car and the gear was placed in P park position, I got out the car was completely in park and not moving, I went to open my garage and planned to come back and drive car in garage. The car automatically with no…
Bmw 745i 2004 ..error code for headlights appear on dash..i went and replace all light bulbs then noticed all the wiring in the headlight unit are bridle and broken down causing shortages and electrical problems...very dangerous if driving can actually cause a fire
My wheels have been seeping air for a year now. I take the rim in to get repaired.tech notified me the wheel is useless and needs to be replaced. While shipping around, no wheel shop has been able to locate a replacement, including the dealer who sold it to me. I paid over 2600 for wheels and tires…
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 bmw 745i. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard an unusually loud noise and the front end of the vehicle exploded into flames. The contact's clothes caught on fire. The failure occurred in front of a fire station where the fire was extinguished. The…
On july 15, 2015, i was driving on far left lane of highway 65 headed toward i80 to sacramento when i started smelling hair burning and felt intense heat on my lower back which was pressing against the driver seat back. Quickly smoke started coming up between by left arm and across my body. I was…
Other BMW 745I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 745I | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 745I | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 745I | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 745I | 16 | 3 |
| 2004 | 24 | 0 |
| 2003 745I | 32 | 2 |
| 2002 745I | 54 | 2 |
| 2001 745I | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW 745I?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 BMW 745I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 BMW 745I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 745I model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.