2004 BMW 745I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 BMW 745I, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Bmw 745I. After starting the vehicle, the passenger and driver side air bag warning lights remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that both seat mat sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10681413, filed 2015-02, 65,000 miles“The contact owned a 2004 Bmw 745I. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard an unusually loud noise and the front end of the vehicle exploded into flames. The contact's clothes caught on fire. The failure occurred in front of a fire station where the fire was extinguished. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow yard. Both fire and police reports were filed. The contact sustained minor injuries, but did not require medical attention. …”
NHTSA complaint #10811653, filed 2015-12, 150,000 milesAir bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 BMW 745I
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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