CarRecallWatchThe 2004 BMW 545i has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (19 reports).
0Recalls
44Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 545i?
2004 BMW 545i recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2004 BMW 545i.
Most common 2004 BMW 545i problems
Problem areas named in the 44 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 19 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Engine | 10 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
What owners report
Vehicle suffered a catastrophic engine fire while parked due to fuel line separation under open recall 04V303000.
MY CAR HAS THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING EVERYTIME I START MY CAR. THE AIR BAG RECALL IS BY TAKATA IS FOR THE 2003 545I MODEL. MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN SEP OF 2003 WITH THOSE TAKADA AIRBAGS.
DYNAMIC STEERING MALFUNCTION CAUSING HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN HEADLIGHTS ARE DISINTEGRATING. THE SHIELDING IS DRY ROTTING AND FLAKING OFF NEARLY EVERY WIRE IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS CAUSING THEM TO MALFUNCTION DURING DRIVING. LIGHTS WILL CUT OFF RANDOMLY. I'D IMAGINE THE WIRES ARE SHORTING OUT.
VALVE COVER GASKET LEAK, TIMING CHAIN COVER GASKET LEAK, VALVE STEM LEAK.
2004 BMW 545i questions
Does the 2004 BMW 545i have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 BMW 545i at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW 545i?
Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (19), Electrical System (12), Engine (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 BMW 545i 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.