2002 BMW 745I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 BMW 745I, 6% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 parked the vehicle in the garage and about three hours later smoke was coming from the garage. Vehicle caught on fire, and damaged another vehicle and the garage. Fire department extinguished the fire ,and determined that fire came from the back of the engine. Consumer experienced other failures with the vehicle including: failure to start, 3 recalls pertaining to fuel system and computer, computer crashed and accessories didn't operate, and head rest moved on it's own.”
NHTSA complaint #10032039, filed 2003-09, 16,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Bmw 745li. The contact stated that the fuel system failed and the vehicle could not be started. The vehicle was inspected by a local mechanic who located the failure at the fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10473900, filed 2012-09, 80,000 miles“Vehicle has had multiple failure of the transmission, fuel delivery related malfunctions including failed and rupture fuel lines, multiple problems with various controls in dash, it has been at dealer over ten times during the first year and it still malfunctions.”
NHTSA complaint #10022997, filed 2003-06Related recalls
- 02V150000Jun 3, 2002On certain passenger vehicles, the electric fuel pump runs at a rotational speed that could result in reduced lubrication of its internal components. Over an…Covers: BMW 745I 2002, 745LI 2002
Related service bulletins
- 10247567Dec 20, 2023Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the…
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 745I
17 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsEngine
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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