2005 BMW 545I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 BMW 545I, 3% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“Frequent electronic malfunctions (averages 1 per hour). Car will engage cruise control with no warning. Occasionally will increase the cruise control by 5 mile per hour increments. Will randomly spray & wipe windows. Frequently unlocks doors & will not allow them to be locked again until the car is stopped & turned off. Makes frequent emergency calls (often 3-4 times in an hour). Moves & adjusts steering wheel while driving. Activates turn signals. Activates 4 way flashers. Rolls up & down windows with no warning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10472992, filed 2012-08, 50,000 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
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 BMW 545I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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