2004 BMW 745I Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 BMW 745I, 4% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2 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.
“Bmw 745I 2004 ..error code for headlights appear on dash..I went and replace all light bulbs then noticed all the wiring in the headlight unit are bridle and broken down causing shortages and electrical problems...very dangerous if driving can actually cause a fire”
NHTSA complaint #11341221, filed 2020-07, 2 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10147945Jan 1, 2014Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes…
- 10152354Sep 1, 2013Check Control Message Displayed; Turn Signals Flash Fast.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 BMW 745I
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 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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