2004 BMW 1 Series Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 BMW 1 Series recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2004 BMW 1 Series.

Most common 2004 BMW 1 Series problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Visibility/Wiper	1
Engine	1
Steering	1
Suspension	1

What owners report

2018-01-11, Engine
THE '04 BWM 545I HAS BEEN LEAKING MOTOR OIL THROUGHOUT THE MOTOR GASKET AND HOLES. THE POWER STEERING IS LEAKING HOLES CONNECTING TO THE TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING AND THE RESERVOIR STAYS LOW ON FUILD DUE TO THE ISSUE I HAD TO PARK THE CAR IN GARAGE, IS CURRENTLY NOT BEING USED BECAUSE ALL OF THESE ISSUES NOT DRIVEABLE

2016-06-03, Fuel/Propulsion System
GAS TANK IS NOT REGISTERING PROPERLY. GAUGE SHOWS NEEDING FUEL BUT GAS COMES OUT WHEN YOU ARE PUMPING SIGNIFYING THAT IT IS FULL. ALSO, PUMP TO WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID IS NOT WORKING. DEALER REFUSED TO FIX.

2014-06-06, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 5301. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER RESET THE AIR BAG SYSTEM HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61,000.

2004 BMW 1 Series questions

Does the 2004 BMW 1 Series have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 BMW 1 Series at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW 1 Series?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1), Visibility/Wiper (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 BMW 1 Series has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.