2004 BMW 645CI Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 45%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,778miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 BMW 645CI, 45% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,778 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.
“I have the same problem in which this is the number you have provided but not including my yr. It was only for 2006 models and I have a 2004 but same exact problems. I have read and seen others with the same problem. Some dealerships honored the recall or service offer but they will not for me and this is a safety issue not a luxury option. Nhtsa action number : ea08001 NHTSA recall campaign number : 08v384000.”
NHTSA complaint #10604959, filed 2014-06, 56,555 miles“I have warning light when I turn on my car that the passenger restraint and airbag is inactive and this should be a recall... This is safety not a luxury option... Bmw advised me that it was some sensor and I asked if I was in a car accident will the airbags deploy they said there is a high chance it would not and also the seat belt could fail as well... I seen other people with the same complaints!! This is a safety feature not a option!! Please look into it!! Being a convertible and no airbags in a accident is a death waiting to happen!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10702104, filed 2015-03, 61,000 miles“Passenger restraint system failure fault light has started showing on my Bmw. There has been a recall reported on the same component statement on voluntary recall involving front passenger seat sensor mat on u.s.a. Model bmws - august 13, 2008 . It is NHTSA recall campaign number: 08v384000. I have the same problem so I called Bmw and they stated that my car is not part of the recall. I do not understand how my car is having the exact same problem but is not part of the recall? This is a huge safety issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10554565, filed 2013-12, 37,260 miles“Passenger seat oc3 occupancy mat not working-it shows a fault code- I took it to birmingham Bmw and was told I have to get a new Bmw battery and battery cable.they charged me $ 120 to diagnose this problem but did nothing to fix the oc3 mat that is faulting.I have checked on line and this does nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #11118144, filed 2018-08“The contact owns a 2004 Bmw 645CI. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,587.”
NHTSA complaint #10659272, filed 2014-11, 115,587 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10 | 30% |
| 2004 | 5 | 45% |
Other parts of the 2004 BMW 645CI
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW 645CI
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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