2005 Bmw 645ci problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seat Belts (5) · Air Bags (5) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
22 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (47)
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 47 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-06-03 · Exterior Lighting · 100,046 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2005 bmw 645ci. the contact stated that while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for the front driver’s side bulb replacement, the mechanic informed the contact that the headlight wires were brittle and burnt. the dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to buy new headlamps. the vehicle was not repa…”
2021-02-11 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 120,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 645ci. the contact stated that an unknown fluid was leaking from engine compartment. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the vacuum pump to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. upon investigation, the contact a…”
2018-11-16 · Seat Belts · 65,000 mi“i placed an item in the front passenger side seat without fastening the seatbelt and the airbag light came on and stayed on... this is the first time this has ever happened. the car was stationary but the engin was running.…”
2018-06-30 · Exterior Lighting“"takata recall" headlight wiring burned…”
2018-04-16 · Unknown Or Other · 105,000 mi“i own a bmw 645ci 2005 convertible i have issues yes isssues with this vechile, first issue is the infamous idrive that never really worked properly since i purchased the car, it blinks on and off for 30mins then it would magically come on until one day it just didn't come back on this was after a trip to the dealer to get the convertible top lock …”
2018-02-24 · Unknown Or Other“convertible top warning came on saying it was not locked, could not use the windows or anything…”
2017-03-08 · Seat Belts · 111,000 mi“while driving, a symbol on the dasboard displayed the following alert message "fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter." the vehicle was stationary during this occurance.…”
2016-10-07 · Vehicle Speed Control“some day when i come out to my car it want go in drive and dynamic malfunction & transmission malfunction pop up on the screen…”
2016-06-13 · Service Brakes · 96,500 mi“the brake vacuum pump seals are leaking. this ultimately will affect the brake assist and potentially result in failure to stop the vehicle within prescribed stopping distances creating potential for a crash. this problem was identified by the local bmw dealership in highlands ranch denver. oct 1 2010 bmw recalled 198,000 vehicles including v8…”
2016-03-10 · Seats · 76,000 mi · 🔥 fire“my wife was driving my kids to school, when smoked filled the cabin of the car. she panicked and called me and i told her to turn the car off and get out. my son noticed that his mother was smoldering. please see the pictures attached. i contacted bmw and they are not willing to do anything. i look online and found the document attached and no…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.