BMW 745LI recalls and problems
6 recalls and 144 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
144
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
1
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BMW 745LI by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 745LI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 745LI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 745LI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 745LI | 3 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 745LI | 0 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 745LI | 2 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 745LI | 2 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW 745LI problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 35 | |
| Power Train | 33 | |
| Electrical System | 22 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | |
| Seat Belts | 12 | |
| Engine | 10 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | |
| Structure | 8 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 |
All BMW 745LI recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-328 | May 18, 2017 | 2005–2008 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, and B7 Alpina vehicles equipped with both the Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options. |
| 12V-504 | Oct 17, 2012 | 2005 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007. |
| 12V-502 | Oct 17, 2012 | 2005 | Electrical System, Power Train | BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-Series vehicles, equipped with the Comfort Access option, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through July 24, 2008. |
| 03V-324 | Aug 26, 2003 | 2003 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain passenger vehicles, the engine oil filter drain plug may be insufficiently tightened. |
| 03V-240 | Jul 1, 2003 | 2002–2003 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain passenger vehicles, due to a software error, a desynchronization of the valvetronic motors for engine banks I and II may occur. |
| 02V-150 | Jun 3, 2002 | 2002 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain passenger vehicles, the electric fuel pump runs at a rotational speed that could result in reduced lubrication of its internal components. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 745LI?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2003 BMW 745LI has the most reports (50). Check the 2003 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 745LI have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering BMW 745LI model years 2002–2003, 2005–2008.
What are the most common BMW 745LI problems?
Owners report air bags, power train, electrical system problems most often.