2005 BMW 645CI Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,672miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2005 BMW 645CI, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,672 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 was driving on the highway and my Bmw 645 fault message displayed (transmission related malfunction,drive moderately). After that,the service engine soon light came on,along with a new fault message that displayed (increased emission). After that, the car speed abruptly went from 60, to (what felt like first gear),then just cut off!! There were cars and trucks all around me,doing the speed limit of 60 or higher,just missing me,while I'm sitting stuck in the middle of the highway!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10608586, filed 2014-07, 98,345 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Bmw 645CI. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH the steering failed and she lost control of the vehicle momentarily. After regaining control of the vehicle, she drove it home. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10416277, filed 2011-07, 57,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10151323May 1, 2016ELV Does Not Release. The customer complains of a no-crank, no-start situation. The condition may be intermittent. The ELV (Electric Steering Lock) warning is shown in the…
- 10151068Feb 1, 2016This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles…
- 10147941Jan 1, 2014ELV Does Not Release. Cause 1: The steering column is held against the steering lock because of torque from the steering gear. In such cases, a yellow check control warning (CC…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 9% |
| 2004 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2005 BMW 645CI
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 BMW 645CI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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