2002 BMW 745I

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2002 BMW 745I
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:05:23.808Z

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

2002: 54 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2001	1
2002	54
2003	32
2004	24
2005	16
2006	0
2007	1
2008	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 31%

31% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASH

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW 745I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130305

SERVICE BRAKES 22%

22% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

AIR BAGS 20%

20% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

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AIR BAG LIGHT ON SEAT DRIVER WANT ADJUST PROPER

NHTSA ODI report, 20171212

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and SEATS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and crankcase (pcv).

FIRE

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CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND ABOUT THREE HOURS LATER SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE GARAGE. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND DAMAGED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE GARAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030804

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE, THEN ENGINE STALLED. VEHICLE IS STILL AT DEALERSHIP.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020515

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20020628 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP RUNS AT A ROTATIONAL SPEED THAT COULD RESULT IN REDUCED LUBRICATION OF ITS INTERNAL COMPONENTS. OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, WEAR-INDUCED INT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIV

Campaign 02V150000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20030708 — engine and engine cooling

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR, A DESYNCHRONIZATION OF THE VALVETRONIC MOTORS FOR ENGINE BANKS I AND II MAY OCCUR. IF THIS OCCURS, THE ENGINE COULD STALL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Campaign 03V240000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20110805 — PE (closed 20120423)

Vehicle Rollaway

I 20120410 — EA (closed 20130124)

Vehicle Rollaway

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 BMW 745I — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for power train issues (17 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 02V150000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 03V240000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 BMW 745I?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 BMW 745I have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.