2003 BMW 745LI Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,303miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 BMW 745LI, 10% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,303 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“11/09 driverside window regulator replaced;constantly replacing driver side turn signal bulb; in approx. March 2010 car would randomly not go into reverse and when I was able to get it into drive car would feel sluggish or when coming to a stop felt as if I was hit from behind or car would go into failsafe mode and I would be unable to accelerate, had diagnosed by Bmw was told 10k+ to have tranny replaced ; found a rebuilt tranny and replaced in approx. …”
NHTSA complaint #10418836, filed 2011-08, 109,606 miles“Terrible transmission in this car!!!while driving, this car jumps into gear. Feels like someone hit me from behind whenever I stop. It also started leaking transmission fluid. After researching this car, I have found out the 745LI models are known for transmission problems,and leaks. This car should have a recall on it,because apparently Bmw knows this,and has done nothing about it. They should make consumers aware they have ongoing problems with the transmissions. I went to drop car off for repair,and there were 4 other 745LI's needing same repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10470881, filed 2012-08, 143,000 miles“While waiting at an intersection vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove the vehicle to dealer for analysis. Mechanic told consumer that this was a design defect, and could not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10050445, filed 2003-12“Repetitive problems with navigation, phone-- idling issues that car vehicle to sputter and or lurch forward stability control that switches itself off while vehicle in motion. Ak”
NHTSA complaint #10049581, filed 2003-12“The contact owns a 2003 Bmw 745LI. While attempting to stop the vehicle with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle independently accelerated. As a result, the contact crashed into the driver side of another vehicle and then into a building. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained leg, back, and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the crash scene to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10838894, filed 2016-02Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 BMW 745LI
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 BMW 745LI
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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