2002 BMW 745LI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 745LI years
- About as many complaints as other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW 745LI. That ranks 2nd out of 7 745LI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (10 complaints, 28%), typically at around 92,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 36owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 BMW 745LI 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 | 28% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 28% | 5,485 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 22% | 106,173 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 14% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 11% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 8% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 8% | 105,553 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 6% | 144,213 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 6% | 1,017 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 180,425 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 50 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 BMW 745LI recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, due to a software error, a desynchronization of the valvetronic motors for engine banks i and ii may occur. If this occurs, the engine could stall.
Risk: In those cases, the driver may not be able to restart the engine. Depending on the level of engine roughness, or stalling, as well as traffic conditions and the driver's reactions, this could lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the digital engine management control unit. Owner notification began july 8, 2003. Owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the electric fuel pump runs at a rotational speed that could result in reduced lubrication of its internal components. Over an extended period of time, wear-induced internal damage to the fuel pump could result in insufficient fuel supply to the engine when the fuel tank contains one-third or less of its maximum fuel capacity.
Risk: If this were to occur, the engine could stall and not be restarted until more fuel was added to the fuel tank. This could occur even though the fuel gauge indicated that fuel still remained in the tank.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the fuel pump control system. Owner notification began june 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Vehicle Rollaway (EA12002) — opened Apr 10, 2012, closed Jan 24, 2013, led to recall 12V502000.
- Vehicle Rollaway (PE11025) — opened Aug 5, 2011, closed Apr 23, 2012.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw 745li. The contact stated when she attempted to start the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the sbsr module needed to be replaced. The module was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw 745li. The contact stated that the fuel pump did not circulate coolant to the motor. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 02v150000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the contact's vehicle was never included in the recall. The contact also stated that the…
Car stalled and all the lights are flashing on the dash... Will not start back up... Almost had a serious wreck at 75mph car just went off...had no steering and barley made it to the side of the road... Damaged the front end after hitting the curb trying to get off the highway to safety... Had it…
I contacted bmw of north america just recently regarding the airbag sensor problem since we keep spending money on this car since the first day we got it nothing but problems. I would like them to purchased this car back from me since all i had is money losses and aggravation with this vehicle.
We have being having problems with the safety issues of this car, sometimes the car will be fine and all of the sudden it dies completly leaving you stranded, the car will crank over and wont start. We have taking to the shop and we have emails from bmw of north america addressing this issue and…
Other BMW 745LI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 745LI | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 745LI | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 745LI | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 745LI | 25 | 3 |
| 2004 745LI | 33 | 0 |
| 2003 745LI | 50 | 2 |
| 2002 | 36 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW 745LI?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW 745LI?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 BMW 745LI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 745LI model years, the 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.