There are no safety recalls for the 2004 BMW 745i, but owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 BMW 745i problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 11 | |
| Electrical System | 9 | |
| Engine | 6 | |
| Service Brakes | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 84,230 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 2004 BMW 745i complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · reported Sep 8, 2022
The electric parking gear shift slipped out of park on it own. When I stepped out of the car and the gear was placed in P park position, I got out the car was completely in park and not moving, I went to open my garage and planned to come back and drive car in garage. The car automatically with no one driving slipped into another gear on its own, I looked up as I was opening garage the car was driving towards me and pinned me in between the garage and car. I was stuck and screaming for help I almost lost my life a neighbor ran over and put it in reverse and saved my life. I was car flighted to…
Electrical System · at 2 miles · reported Jul 23, 2020
Bmw 745i 2004 ..error code for headlights appear on dash..I went and replace all light bulbs then noticed all the wiring in the headlight unit are bridle and broken down causing shortages and electrical problems...very dangerous if driving can actually cause a fire
Wheels · reported Dec 6, 2016
My wheels have been seeping air for a year now. I take the rim in to get repaired.tech notified me the wheel is useless and needs to be replaced. While shipping around, no wheel shop has been able to locate a replacement, including the dealer who sold it to me. I paid over 2600 for wheels and tires expecting at least the wheels the life of the car considering the wheels being luxury. During a extensive search for a remedy without having to buy a new set of wheels I came across this website regarding a recall of over 1500 wheels made by sevas model s10. How do I go by to honor this recall...I…
Air Bags · at 150,000 miles · reported Dec 22, 2015
The contact owned a 2004 bmw 745i. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard an unusually loud noise and the front end of the vehicle exploded into flames. The contact's clothes caught on fire. The failure occurred in front of a fire station where the fire was extinguished. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. Both fire and police reports were filed. The contact sustained minor injuries, but did not require medical attention. When notified of the incident, the manufacturer stated the explosion could have been from the air bags; however, bmw did not use takata air…
Seats · at 44,430 miles · reported Aug 6, 2015
On july 15, 2015, I was driving on far left lane of highway 65 headed toward i80 to sacramento when I started smelling hair burning and felt intense heat on my lower back which was pressing against the driver seat back. Quickly smoke started coming up between by left arm and across my body. I was unsure of what was happening so attempted to move across highway to far right lane pull over onto highway shoulder. As soon as I could, I parked the car jumped out of the driver seat and saw the smoke coming out of the driver's seat back, I grabbed my bottle of water and poured it onto the seat where…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 BMW 745i have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 BMW 745i 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 745i?
Owners report power train problems most often (11 reports), followed by electrical system (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 84,230 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.