2002 BMW 745I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 20%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 BMW 745I, 20% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,500 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.
“Got on freeway drove 10 miles got off freeway. Stopped at lights in normal traffic, going 35mph. Than all of a sudden light and warning comes on saying pass-restraint air bag malfunction. Wont read my seatbelt when I buckle up nor when sitting in passenger is sitting.”
NHTSA complaint #10513202, filed 2013-05, 115,000 miles“My vehicle is a 2002 Bmw 745I that has an drive system and the latest warning note came up on the idrive screen that says, fault in pass.-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Fasten and continue to wear belts. Please contact the nearest Bmw center . My research indicates that there is a service bulletin that Bmw initiated that covers this issue for a 10 year period.”
NHTSA complaint #10262000, filed 2009-03, 99,800 miles“I purchase a new 745I and after 10months of constant aggravation and fustration by the numerous failures of this car, I would like for Bmw to do something about this. My car constantly keep having engine failure, recently Bmw had to replace the cylinder heads (for a new car this is unacceptable). I would to return this car to Bmw for a fair exchange.”
NHTSA complaint #10003550, filed 2003-01, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Bmw 745I. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who checked all connections to the air bags, scanned the computer, and the light dimmed. The failure recurred after two weeks and the light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. A follow-up appointment was scheduled with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10863653, filed 2016-05, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Bmw 745I. When the contact started the ignition, the frontal air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the air bag sensor. The contact was concerned that the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage is 69,800. …”
NHTSA complaint #10243353, filed 2008-09, 67,000 milesAir bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 745I
17 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW 745I
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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