no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. IF A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL LOSS OCCURS, ENGINE DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
2003 BMW 745liProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 50 owner complaints about the 2003 BMW 745li, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 20, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 BMW 745li has problems
50 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
8Power train
7Electrical system
6Service brakes
5Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine and engine cooling
4Tires
4Service brakes, hydraulic
3Equipment
2213 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 11 | 1 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 22 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2003 BMW 745li recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. IN THOSE CASES, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2003 vs. every other 745li 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 745li median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2003 BMW 745li, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle RollawayLed to recall 12V-502
- Vehicle RollawayNo recall
In owners' words
What 745li owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE AIRBAG LIGHT AND WARNING NEVER CLEARS WHEN DRIVING THE PASSGNERS AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON, SAYING BRING TO NEAREST BMW DEALER SHIP.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 745LI. AFTER PLACING THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTED INDEPENDENTLY INTO NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT CALLED BMW OF STERLING LOCATED IN STERLING, VIRGINIA AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE HAD TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 745LI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Own a 2003 745li?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.