2004 BMW 745iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2004 BMW 745i, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2004 BMW 745i has problems
24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 11 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 4 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2004 BMW 745i recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2004 vs. every other 745i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 745i median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 BMW 745i, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle RollawayLed to recall 12V-502
What 745i owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
LOSS OF ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. HAPPENS WHEN YOU ACCELERATE QUICKLY SPECIALLY WHILE CHANGING THE LANE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOES DARK, THEN I NEED TO PULL OVER SHUT THE CAR AND RESTART. WHEN THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED IT, BASED ON THE DTC CODE, HE FIRST RECOMMENDED…
I HAVE DRIVEN 2004 BMW 745I FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS. IT HAS 44000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. RECENTLY, IT STOPS WHILE DRIVING. EACH TIME IT STOPS, THE GEAR IS SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL. WHEN I TRIED TO START ENGINE, IT WON'T START. AFTER USING CELL PHONE TO REQUEST FOR HELP, THE ENGINE STARTS. IT HAPPENED MORE…
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