2005 Bmw 745i problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Latches/Locks/Linkages (3) · Electrical System (2) · Traction Control System (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch 2017-05-18 · campaign 17V328000 · 45,484 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, and B7 Alpina vehicles equipped with both the Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options. In these vehicles, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.
Risk: The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. The sudden opening may result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the door latch system, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Electrical System:ignition:switch 2012-10-17 · campaign 12V502000 · 45,500 vehicles
Defect: BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-Series vehicles, equipped with the Comfort Access option, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through July 24, 2008. The affected vehicles have an electronic key and an electronic connection between the gear shifter and the transmission (shift-by-wire) that automatically shifts the transmission to Park when the driver presses the Start/Stop button to shutdown the engine. If the driver presses the engine Start/Stop button 2 or 3 times within a short
Risk: If the driver exits the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may rollaway. Unattended rollaway incidents often result in a crash or cause injury to pedestrians attempting to stop or enter the vehicle or to other bystanders in the path of the vehicle.
Fix: BMW will notify owners beginning in November 2012. The remedy became available in March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch 2012-10-17 · campaign 12V504000 · 7,485 vehicles
Defect: BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007. Due to a software problem, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open.
Risk: The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. The sudden opening may result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners and dealers will update software. The recall began on December 12, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service bulletins (29)
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-12-20 · B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine will crank but not start. there is no communication with the integrated fuel module (tfe) whendiagnosing with ista. the following two fault codes will be stored in the dme: 032b43 - low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low cda594 - message (- 0x33e) missing, rec
Equipment 2023-11-22 · B653423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customers may state that the alarm system (dwa) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. depending on the vehicleã¢ââs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. additionally, the red anti-theft alarm led in
Equipment:electrical 2022-09-01 · B662419 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 29 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-05-22 · Unknown Or Other · 160,336 mi“driving from work an my car just started losing power i replaced the alternator an battery an the car did the same thing.…”
2017-11-22 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 98,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 745i. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v328000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. while driving approximately 70 mph, the front driver's doo…”
2017-07-17 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 172,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 745i. the contact stated that the front driver and passenger side doors opened independently. the failures occurred without warning. the contact stated that the failure also occurred in the rear doors while his daughter was in the rear seat. there were no injuries. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign …”
2017-06-14 · Engine · 140,000 mi“the coolant systems failed .and with research i was able to discover a steady problem for these models.…”
2015-04-30 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 745i. the contact stated that all the door locks failed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and it was determined that the software needed to be updated. the contact found nhtsa campaign number: 12v504000 (latches, locks and linkages); however, the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included and would not be…”
2015-04-19 · Structure:body · 111,245 mi“while driving my vehicle the driver door ejected open causing me to stop instantly to where the door needed to be held in order for me to make it to a safe destination so unreal i was scared to death it doesnt close at all in order to drive now. *tr…”
2013-07-30 · Service Brakes · 110,000 mi“i have been having several electrical issues on my 2005 745i the issues i am having are all electrical and brakes, drivers side window not initiated, license plate lamp not initiated, trunk button not working on dash panel or key fob or button on trunk lid, parking brake malfunctioning and caused the rotors and brake pads to warp when the parking …”
2013-06-25 · Air Bags“my car was due for state inspection and i took it into richmond bmw in midlothian va. the technician called and said the airbag light was on and the sensor is bad. there is an airbag recall for the other bmw series but it didn't include the seven series. there are other 7 series owners experiencing the same thing. i read this on the bmw forums …”
2013-06-11 · Electrical System · 111,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 745i. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled with the illumination of the entire instrument panel. the engine was restarted and resumed with the warning indicators illuminating intermittently. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the a…”
2011-09-20 · Suspension:rear“there is a recall on the rear suspension causing the bushings to go out. my vin number was not included. i am having the same problem with my care is there a way that you can email me a letter including my vin number. i think it should be all of them. it is campaign number 06v27000. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.