repaired · 2019 Q2
Doors: latch
Risk. The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door.
2005 BMW 745liProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2005 BMW 745li, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-328 the manufacturer reports only 32% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 13, 2018. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 BMW 745li has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Power train2 crash/fire/injury
5Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
4Latches/locks/linkages1 crash/fire/injury
4Electronic stability control (ESC)3 crash/fire/injury
4Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes, hydraulic
3Seat belts
3Structure
3Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
65 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 5 | 2 |
| Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 2 |
| 5 other systems | 6 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2005 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
Ignition: switch
Risk. If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway.
no report yet
Doors: latch
Risk. The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door.
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
2005 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
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 BMW 745li, and the recalls they led to.
- BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATIONLed to recall 08V-384
- Vehicle RollawayLed to recall 12V-502
- BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATIONNo recall
- Vehicle RollawayNo recall
In owners' words
What 745li owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW 745LI. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT BACK TO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE…
MY VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC AND ONCE IT CUTS OFF THERE IS NO WAY TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. A POLICE TRIED TO HELP ME OUT AND TOLD ME THAT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I KEEP HAVING THIS PROBLEM ESPECIALLY WHEN I'M DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS ONCE IT CUTS OFF THERE'S NO WAY FOR ME TO STEER OFF OF THE ROAD. IT'S…
TRANSMISSION SLAMS FROM SECOND TO FIRST GEAR, FEELS LIKE A BUMP FROM ANOTHER CAR IN THE BACK. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITH ISSUE STILL THEIR DEALERSHIP SAID CANT FIND PROBLEM AND NOTHING IS WRONG. PROBLEM STILL HAPPENING FACTORY WARRANTY NOW UNAVAILABLE. *TR
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