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Fuel systemPart report

2003 BMW 745LI Fuel system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
10%of 50 total for the year
Median mileage
46,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 BMW 745LI, 10% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,500 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.

“On several occasions my Bmw 74li 2003 has registered a engine malfunction after traveling long distance at 55 miles per hour. The engine would stall on the last time the company try to state that it was the gas but that is not true, I have always used high octane per the owner's manual. I have come across several complaints regarding the 5 series and 3 series and I am sure the same problem is happening in the 7series. The Bmw needs to look into this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10345069, filed 2010-07, 22,000 miles

“I own a 2003 745LI, bought it certified used in 2006. I have so far had air conditioning problems, oil leaks, transmission failures and leaks, power window failure and so many electrical problems that they are too numerous to list. My car is literally in the shop once a month. As of july 2009 the vehicle has 63,000 miles and trust me, it has been maintained perfectly. It even passed a 160 point inspection for the ez care auto extended warranty and proceeded to break down 3 weeks later, how is that even possible? I paid close to 70k for a used vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10277279, filed 2009-07, 49,000 miles

“Bought 2003 745LI new. Many problems from the start and often in for service. Driver side window motor quit working a year ago. Learned this is common with other blogs and Bmw owners. Current miles are only 70,000. Over the past year the engine has run extremely rough even having to stop the car because of it. Occasionally has been difficult to restart. After three weeks in their service center Bmw can't seem to figure out the cause but want to do $4500 of work in the engine while telling me they can't be sure that what they do will take care of the problem!?”

NHTSA complaint #10809379, filed 2015-12, 70,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2003 Bmw 760li. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the emission filter and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10515721, filed 2013-06, 44,000 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200514%
2003510%
2002822%

Other parts of the 2003 BMW 745LI

Air bags
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 BMW 745LI

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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