2005 BMW 545I Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 BMW 545I, 4% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 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.
“The coolant transfer pipe which runs through the engine leaked all of the coolant and required an immediate shut down. It required a repair costing approximately $6,700 which included 38 hours of labor. This is clearly a design flaw. It is widely cited on the internet.”
NHTSA complaint #10428680, filed 2011-10, 64,000 miles“An excessively harsh 2-1 downshift when decelerating to a stop, or transmission bangs into gear when accelerating from a full or a rolling stop (vehicle did not come to a complete stop).”
NHTSA complaint #10455602, filed 2012-04“2005 Bmw 545I. Consumer writes in regards to several issues with vehicle to include passenger side airbag, transmission issues and leaks the consumer stated the issue with the passenger side air bag was recalled. Even though the part was replaced twice under warranty and exhibited the same symptoms as stated in the recall, the consumer's VIN was not included. The consumer also stated there was a jolt/delay when pulling away. Within the last three months, the transmission would shift between 30-40 MPH as if it were not getting enough fuel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10437142, filed 2011-12Related service bulletins
- 10247567Dec 20, 2023Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the…
- 10147598Jan 1, 2015"SUBJECT N62TU: ISTA Service Function for DME ""RAM Backup"". The ISTA Service Function test plan should be performed to clear stored values in the DME RAM memory after repairs…
- 10022023Mar 1, 2009Crankcase ventilation system - cold climate conditions. *kb updated on 10/17/07. *nj updated 6/15/09.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 BMW 545I
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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