KnownCarProblemsBMW 745li Problems by Year
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 745li since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2003, 2002, 2004. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW 745li problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 745li | 25 | Engine | 3 | 5 |
| 2004 745li | 33 | Transmission | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 745li | 50 | Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 745li | 36 | Electrical | 2 | 3 |
7 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW 745li
- What years of the BMW 745li have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2003 (50), 2002 (36), 2004 (33).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW 745li?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (35), transmission (32), engine (27).
- Which BMW 745li years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2005 (25), 2004 (33), 2002 (36). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.