There are no safety recalls for the 2005 BMW 645ci, but owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 BMW 645ci problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 10 | |
| Seat Belts | 5 | |
| Seats | 4 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 76,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 BMW 645ci complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting · at 100,046 miles · reported Jun 3, 2021
The contact owns a 2005 BMW 645CI. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for the front driverâs side bulb replacement, the mechanic informed the contact that the headlight wires were brittle and burnt. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to buy new headlamps. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was 100,046.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 120,000 miles · reported Feb 11, 2021
The contact owns a 2005 bmw 645ci. The contact stated that an unknown fluid was leaking from engine compartment. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the vacuum pump to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 10v446000 (Service brakes, hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Air Bags · at 65,000 miles · reported Nov 16, 2018
I placed an item in the front passenger side seat without fastening the seatbelt and the airbag light came on and stayed on... This is the first time this has ever happened. The car was stationary but the engin was running.
Electrical System · at 105,000 miles · reported Apr 16, 2018
I own a bmw 645ci 2005 convertible I have issues yes isssues with this vechile, first issue is the infamous idrive that never really worked properly since I purchased the car, it blinks on and off for 30mins then it would magically come on until one day it just didn't come back on this was after a trip to the dealer to get the convertible top lock reprogrammed.. So the car was included in the lawsuit so I takes it to the dealer for the reprogramming and my car came out worst then it went in the idrive never worked to this day which is 04/16/2018, my top only opens with the passenger side door…
Air Bags · at 111,000 miles · reported Mar 8, 2017
While driving, a symbol on the dasboard displayed the following alert message "fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter." the vehicle was stationary during this occurance.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 BMW 645ci have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 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 2005 BMW 645ci?
Owners report air bags problems most often (10 reports), followed by seat belts (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 76,000 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.