BMW 545I Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 122 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the BMW 545I (2004–2005) that have at least 5 complaints. 2005 has the most, with 78. Across all years, the part named most often is air bags (52 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All 545I model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Air bags52 33%
• Electrical system26 17%
• Transmission and drivetrain23 15%
• Seat belts14 8.9%
• Brakes14 8.9%
• Engine12 7.6%
• Steering9 5.7%
• Seats7 4.5%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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