MYRModel Year Report

2002 BMW 745I

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2002 BMW 745I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T05:06:18.959Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
54
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 54 complaints 2002 54 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 54 complaints 2002 54 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 54 complaints 2002 54 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008

2002: 54 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20011
200254
200332
200424
200516
20060
20071
20080

Known problem areas

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

Power train

31% · 17 reports

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, 2013-03-05

Service brakes

22% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Air bags

20% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

Show complaint excerpts

Air bag light on seat driver want adjust proper

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-12

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and seats

Electrical system

15% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing ignition.

Engine and engine cooling

9% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and crankcase (pcv).

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2003-08-04

While driving 20 MPH consumer heard a loud clunking noise, then engine stalled. Vehicle is still at dealership.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-15

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2002-06-28Fuel system, gasoline02V150000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2003-07-08Engine and engine cooling03V240000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2011-08-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-04-23 Vehicle Rollaway
  4. I
    2012-04-10Engineering analysisClosed 2013-01-24 Vehicle Rollaway

Buy-smart checklist

2002 BMW 745I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V150000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 03V240000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.