2004 BMW 545I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
77
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 BMW 545I
The 2004 BMW 545I has received a total of 77 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (18 complaints), Electrical System (12 complaints), and Engine (10 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 BMW 545I
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW 545I. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 BMW 545I
77 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW 545I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY CAR HAS THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING EVERYTIME I START MY CAR. THE AIR BAG RECALL IS BY TAKATA IS FOR THE 2003 545I MODEL. MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN SEP OF 2003 WITH THOSE TAKADA AIRBAGS.
MY CAR HAS THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING EVERYTIME I START MY CAR. THE AIR BAG RECALL IS BY TAKATA IS FOR THE 2003 545I MODEL. MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN SEP OF 2003 WITH THOSE TAKADA AIRBAGS.
DYNAMIC STEERING MALFUNCTION CAUSING HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
DYNAMIC STEERING MALFUNCTION CAUSING HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN HEADLIGHTS ARE DISINTEGRATING. THE SHIELDING IS DRY ROTTING AND FLAKING OFF NEARLY EVERY WIRE IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS CAUSING THEM TO MALFUNCTION DURING DRIVING. LIGHTS WILL CUT OFF RANDOMLY. I'D IMAGINE THE WIRES ARE SHORTING OUT.
Safety Rating for the 2004 BMW 545I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 BMW 545I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 BMW 545I
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 BMW 545I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 545I
- 2004 BMW 545I (current)
- 2005 BMW 545I — 121 complaints