2004 Bmw 1 Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Suspension (1) · Air Bags (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (28)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2013-10-01 · SIB-65-10-13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: replacement of the oc3 sensor seat mat on the passenger seat. models e82, e88, e90, e91, e92, e93. model years unknown. *kb updated 12/6/13. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 2013-09-01 · SIB-17-02-09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: oil leaks from the air hose on turbocharger. this is designated for e70, and e90 models with m57y diesel engines. service engine soon lamp may be illuminated. *kb
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2013-03-01 · SIB-61-13-05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. this is causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis. *kb
Electrical System 2013-02-01 · SB-61-19-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during the scheduled 3 month/ 5,000 mile service it could possibly be determined that some of the contact protective sleeve s in the charging socket may be missing. bmw model e28e. *kb
Showing the 6 most recent of 28 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-01-11 · Suspension · 125,000 mi“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 · Visibility/Wiper · 124,000 mi“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 · 60,000 mi“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 c…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.