2004 BMW 745LI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 745LI years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 BMW 745LI. That ranks 3rd out of 7 745LI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (11 complaints, 33%), typically at around 99,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 33owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 33% | 99,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 27% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 18% | 99,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 9% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 9% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 9% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | 154,930 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | 140,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 109,115 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 BMW 745LI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 BMW 745LI.
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.
The contact owns a 2004 BMW 745LI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V379000 (Seats) however…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 745LI. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE MANIFOLD. ALSO, THE WHEELS AND AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE…
Engine valve guide seals made of improper material that fails causing oil leakage into exhaust, fouling of catalytic converter, failure to pass inspection and pollution. The valve guide seals are not compatible with high engine temperatures which causes the seals to fail at 80,000 to 120,000 miles…
Coolant transfer pipe seal is made of improper material that is not compatble with high engine temperatures. Seal fails causing loss of engine coolant. Seal fails at 40,000 to 110,000 miles. Repair is approximately $6,000 because engine must be taken apart to replace the seal. My seal failed at…
Car was stationary on the side of the street. I simply got out of my vehicle and the next thing i know, it started rolling down the hillon its own. Vehicle hit another vehicle and then hit a nearby wall. Total loss.
Other BMW 745LI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 745LI | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 745LI | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 745LI | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 745LI | 25 | 3 |
| 2004 | 33 | 0 |
| 2003 745LI | 50 | 2 |
| 2002 745LI | 36 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW 745LI?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 BMW 745LI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.