2004 BMW 545I Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,795miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2004 BMW 545I, 9% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,795 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takada recall. My car's make cracking noise or groaned noises as some other e60 owners described. The noises sounded as the car start rolling at low speed whether go straight or turn a little to left or right. It's happened every time. The airbag light come on during drive and it is off when I shut off the engine. The next time I start the car is still remain stayed on, and it's goes off during drive. The steering wheel seems not firm unlike e39 is more firm. …”
NHTSA complaint #11019448, filed 2017-08, 15,000 miles“I came back from my summer holiday, and restarted my car. A lot of warnings appears on the odometer. About engine, airbags, steering, tire pressure, and seat belt. (I have checked the tire pressure, it is normal. And I always lock the seat belt before driving). In addition, the navigation screen and radio died. Furthermore, the car lose electricity after it shuts down. After more than 3 hours of shut down, it won't have enough power to re-ignite. I check on NHTSA website that there are three recall issues that my car was included, and related to the issues I am reporting right now. …”
NHTSA complaint #11015508, filed 2017-08, 106,590 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2004 BMW 545I
18 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW 545I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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