MYRModel Year Report

2004 BMW 745LI

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2004 BMW 745LI
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:05.493Z

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
33
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

36% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 36 complaints 2002 2003: 50 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2004 33 2005: 25 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
2002: 36 complaints 2002 2003: 50 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2004 33 2005: 25 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
2002: 36 complaints 2002 2003: 50 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2004 33 2005: 25 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008

2004: 33 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200236
200350
200433
200525
20060
20070
20080

Known problem areas

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

Power train

36% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745LI. While driving unknown speeds, the vehicle hesitated and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that oil was leaking onto the manifold.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-30

Also filed under Engine and wheels

Air bags

27% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

Engine

18% · 6 reports
FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 BMW 745LI. The contact stated that there had been an extensive oil leak from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times but the failure was not able to be duplicated or diagnosed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-17

Also filed under Electrical system

Seats

9% · 3 reports

Seat belts

9% · 3 reports

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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

Buy-smart checklist

2004 BMW 745LI — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2004 BMW 745LI 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 2004 BMW 745LI?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 BMW 745LI 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.