MYRModel Year Report

2005 BMW 545I

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2005 BMW 545I
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:40:42.223Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 545I Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2004: 43 complaints 2004 2005: 78 complaints 2005
2005: 78 complaints
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YearComplaints
200443
200578

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 40%

40% of complaints: air bags — 31 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHERE THERE WAS OIL IN ROAD. MY CAR LOST CONTROL AND VEERED INTO A GUARD RAIL ON THE HIGHWAY. MY CAR WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TOTALED AND NONE OF MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN THE CRASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200525

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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At approxamitately 1:20pm on July 13, after being parked for a little over an hour I was told that my car was burning.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210715

SEAT BELTS 12%

12% of complaints: seat belts — 9 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MY BMW 545I 2005 HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH MECHATRONICS FOR SOME TIME. ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING HOME AND MY CAR HAS DOWN SHIFTED FROM HIGH 4TH GEAR TO 2ND AND CAUSED ME TO DRIVE INTO A DITCH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111222

AN EXCESSIVELY HARSH 2-1 DOWNSHIFT WHEN DECELERATING TO A STOP, OR TRANSMISSION "BANGS" INTO GEAR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A FULL OR A "ROLLING" STOP (VEHICLE DID NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP). *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20120417

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW 545I. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT MAT SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120327

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20070904 — PE (closed 20080104)

BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION

I 20080104 — EA (closed 20081231)

BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 BMW 545I — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (31 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 BMW 545I reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 BMW 545I?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 BMW 545I have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.