There are no safety recalls for the 2004 BMW 645ci, but owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 BMW 645ci problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 6 | |
| Seat Belts | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
- Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 75,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2004 BMW 645ci complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · reported Sep 6, 2021
The idrive system in my car continues to cut on and off, this eventually caused my car to shut off on me two times while in traffic with no warning or indication of the shut off. The sensor alert continuously goes off for everything in the car. I took my car to the BMW dealership in Huntsville Alabama, they had my car for almost a month and could not find the issue with the drive or anything the sensors were notifying me of. The system constantly says my car is overheating, but I just got the radiator hose fixed and the dealership checked it for leaks while they had it and they did not see any…
Seats · reported Aug 6, 2018
Passenger seat oc3 occupancy mat not working-it shows a fault code- I took it to birmingham bmw and was told I have to get a new bmw battery and battery cable.they charged me $ 120 to diagnose this problem but did nothing to fix the oc3 mat that is faulting.I have checked on line and this does nothing.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 75,000 miles · reported May 3, 2017
Active steering malfunction, airbags lights, stable controll steering wheel is cocked about half turn to drive streight.
Air Bags · at 61,000 miles · reported Mar 27, 2015
I have warning light when I turn on my car that the passenger restraint and airbag is inactive and this should be a recall... This is safety not a luxury option... Bmw advised me that it was some sensor and I asked if I was in a car accident will the airbags deploy they said there is a high chance it would not and also the seat belt could fail as well... I seen other people with the same complaints!! This is a safety feature not a option!! Please look into it!! Being a convertible and no airbags in a accident is a death waiting to happen!!!
Air Bags · at 115,587 miles · reported Nov 19, 2014
The contact owns a 2004 bmw 645ci. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,587.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 BMW 645ci have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 BMW 645ci as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 BMW 645ci?
Owners report air bags problems most often (6 reports), followed by seat belts (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 75,000 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.