2005 BMW 545I Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 12%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,168miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seat belts of the 2005 BMW 545I, 12% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,168 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.
“2005 Bmw 545I e60 fault in passenger restraint system: this model Bmw has experienced a fault in the passenger restraint system and is not listed in the past recall which can lead to dangerous situations if an accident occurs and the restraint system malfunctions. The problem is in the mat of the passenger seat and upon a passenger getting into my car about a year ago, I received the error message. …”
NHTSA complaint #10779344, filed 2015-10, 105,000 miles“As I understand a vehicle for passenger side airbag in passenger side free stream has been dealt with already I just received this vehicle several months ago so it is new to me and I have the same errors as which a recall has been issued for my car 2005 545 I Bmw. As I have read after x amount of years a recall is finalized I just received this vehicle several months ago so I feel I am still able to succeed from this safety recall from the manufacture”
NHTSA complaint #11139108, filed 2018-10, 172,000 miles“My car has the light on for airbag and seat belt do to malfunction of seat pad sensor in passenger seat.called Bmw of america, and was told that my car is not covered under the recall.would appreciate you looking into the matter .thanks in advance.”
NHTSA complaint #10782275, filed 2015-10, 69,000 miles“On may 12th, I was driving my 2005 545I Bmw at 8pm with my wife and two children on the highway. The display indicated a windshield wiper malfunction (would not turn off or control speed of wipers). After a few more miles, I noticed there was no communication to any of the steering column controls, nor did the turn signals work (would not stay on unless held down). …”
NHTSA complaint #10330465, filed 2010-05, 51,050 miles“I bought my 2005 Bmw 545I after a week my seatbelt and and airbag lights will not go out, even with seatbelt locked in, is there a recall so I can get this fix and feel safe when driving my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10592042, filed 2014-05, 104,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9 | 12% |
| 2004 | 5 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2005 BMW 545I
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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