2004 Bmw 645ci problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seats (2) · Seat Belts (2) · Air Bags (2)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (45)
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.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
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.
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2021-04-01 · B340414 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degrees f) increases the likelihood of cracks to form.
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
Equipment 2018-11-01 · B012417 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
class action lawsuit settlement: 6 series (e64) convertible top function and operational issues. information bulletin provides the dcsnet claim submission information.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2018-06-01 · B650709 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
Showing the 6 most recent of 45 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-03-26 · Wheels“my bmw got impounded illegally from my location where i rent commercial space and there is no signs saying car wheel be parked there at 12 at night this was an illegal tow by tow guys 3823 losse rd 702 598 1630 i payed $474.64 to get my car out impound …”
2021-09-06 · Seat Belts“the idrive system in my car continues to cut on and off, this eventually caused my car to shut off on me two times while in traffic with no warning or indication of the shut off. the sensor alert continuously goes off for everything in the car. i took my car to the bmw dealership in huntsville alabama, they had my car for almost a month and could n…”
2018-08-06 · Seats“passenger seat oc3 occupancy mat not working-it shows a fault code- i took it to birmingham bmw and was told i have to get a new bmw battery and battery cable.they charged me $ 120 to diagnose this problem but did nothing to fix the oc3 mat that is faulting.i have checked on line and this does nothing. …”
2017-05-03 · Steering · 75,000 mi“active steering malfunction, airbags lights, stable controll steering wheel is cocked about half turn to drive streight.…”
2015-03-27 · Air Bags · 61,000 mi“i have warning light when i turn on my car that the passenger restraint and airbag is inactive and this should be a recall... this is safety not a luxury option... bmw advised me that it was some sensor and i asked if i was in a car accident will the airbags deploy they said there is a high chance it would not and also the seat belt could fail as w…”
2014-11-19 · Air Bags · 115,587 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 645ci. when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. the dealer stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 115,587.…”
2014-06-21 · Seat Belts · 56,555 mi“i have the same problem in which this is the number you have provided but not including my yr. it was only for 2006 models and i have a 2004 but same exact problems. i have read and seen others with the same problem. some dealerships honored the recall or "service offer" but they will not for me and this is a safety issue not a luxury option. nh…”
2013-12-02 · Seats · 37,260 mi“passenger restraint system failure fault light has started showing on my bmw. there has been a recall reported on the same component "statement on voluntary recall involving front passenger seat sensor mat on u.s.a. model bmws - august 13, 2008". it is nhtsa recall campaign number: 08v384000. i have the same problem so i called bmw and they stated…”
2012-11-16 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 150,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 645ci. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). the contact stated that a year after the repairs were completed, a brake failure occurred and there had not been a failure present before the vehicle was serviced under the…”
2012-06-27 · Service Brakes · 90,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 645ci. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was applied; however there was no response. the contact repeatedly engaged the brake pedal and then engaged the emergency brake. the vehicle came to a complete stop. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who stated tha…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.