MYRModel Year Report

2005 BMW 745LI

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2005 BMW 745LI
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:20.597Z

Only 25 complaints 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 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
25

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

2005: 25 complaints

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YearComplaints
200236
200350
200433
200525
20060
20070
20080

Known problem areas

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

5 of 25 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 2005 BMW 745LI. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle veered to the left and crashed into a guardrail. In addition, the vehicle slid to the right and flipped over onto the passenger side. The air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-26

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

Power train

5 of 25 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASHINJURY
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My BMW is still dead as a door knob sitting where it was last sitting after I had gotten it from the BMW service department last going on about 2 months ago.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-11-09

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

Electronic stability control (esc)

4 of 25 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

4 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Latches/locks/linkages

4 of 25 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

INJURY
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Dt: the contact's finger was caught in the automatic door, causing injury to her finger. This was the passenger's side automatic door. The dealer has not currently been contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-10-20

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 BMW 745LI. The contact took the vehicle to BMW of riverside (3060 adams st, riverside, ca 92504, 1 (951) 373-5000) to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17V328000 (Latches/locks/linkages).

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-13

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2007-09-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-01-04 BMW airbag light illumination
  2. I
    2008-01-04Engineering analysisClosed 2008-12-31 BMW airbag light illumination
  3. I
    2011-08-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-04-23 Vehicle Rollaway
  4. I
    2012-04-10Engineering analysisClosed 2013-01-24 Vehicle Rollaway
  5. R
    2012-12-12Latches/locks/linkages12V504000 BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through September 3, 2007. Due…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will update software. The recall began on December 12, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    2013-03-20Electrical system, power train12V502000 BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-Series vehicles, equipped with the Comfort Access option, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through July 24, 2008. The affected vehicles have an…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners beginning in November 2012. The remedy became available in March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. R
    2018-02-08Latches/locks/linkages17V328000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, and B7 Alpina vehicles equipped with both the Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the door latch system, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 BMW 745LI — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Electronic stability control (esc): 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 12V504000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 12V502000 · Electrical system, power train
  • Recall 17V328000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 BMW 745LI?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 BMW 745LI have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.