2004 BMW 7 Series Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 BMW 7 Series, 4% of the 28 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Consumer 2004 Bmw 745 li car phone did not register when in the cradle. Navigation did not function properly. *** nar received 10-18-05*** the consumer stated the vehicle had several software upgrades to get the navigation system to work. On multiple occasion, the flat tire light continued to illuminated even though the consumer did not have a flat tire. The drivers side window never opened or closed all the way.”
NHTSA complaint #10141051, filed 2005-10Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 BMW 7 Series
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW 7 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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