2005 BMW 545I Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 BMW 545I, 4% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Driving approximately 50 MPH an accident occurred where there was oil in road. My car lost control and veered into a guard rail on the highway. My car was subsequently totaled and none of my air bags deployed in the crash.”
NHTSA complaint #11325833, filed 2020-05, 150,000 miles“I was jacking up my Bmw in my garage using a proper floor jack on the right side rear jackpoint stand built to jack the car up from the right rear. The jackpoint failed after it was approximately 6 inches off ground, and the vehicle dropped back to the floor where the entire jackpoint was now collapsed inside of the frame. I contacted Bmw dealer in chapel hill,nc, and also bmwna who opened a case under my VIN number, and had me bring the vehicle into the dealer for an inspection, and that they would look things over, and correct the situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10537024, filed 2013-08, 54,000 miles“2005 Bmw 545I steering malfunction light illuminated, stalled without warning, windshield wipers didn't work when it rained, headlights shut off at night time, and check engine warning light illuminated. The navigation system went blank, the turn signals did not work. The steering column motor was replaced. The consumer believed there was a serious electrical problem with the vehicle. The check engine light illuminated because water was found in the luggage compartment which had damaged the wires.”
NHTSA complaint #10168026, filed 2006-09Related service bulletins
- 10162428Jul 10, 2019Various Electrical Problems Caused by Water Ingress. Water ingress into the luggage compartment may cause various electrical problems or faults associated with the MPM (Micro…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
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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