2001 BMW 745I
Only 1 complaint on file — too few 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.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2001: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 54 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
Show complaint excerpts
Consumer stated battery failed and as a result the power locks failed trapping the occupants inside the vehicle for over an hour. *ak the individual who submitted this complaint was not the consumer but was the fire chief called to the scene.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-24
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2001 BMW 745I — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2001 BMW 745I 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 2001 BMW 745I?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 BMW 745I have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.