2004 BMW 745LI Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 BMW 745LI, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Bmw 745LI. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle with much hesitation from the engine. The power steering light then illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. In addition, the brake power assist warning signal also illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10457690, filed 2012-05, 105,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Bmw 745LI. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) and begin to leak oil abnormally two months after the repair. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where they performed a diagnostic and determined that the oil leak was coming from the vacuum pump. The contact secured an appointment with the dealer and was awaiting possible repairs. The failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 100,130. Updated 06/01/11 updated 06/02/11”
NHTSA complaint #10395431, filed 2011-04, 96,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Bmw 745LI. The contact stated that the brake pedal was soft and extended to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle would not stop immediately when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the vehicle was functioning normally. The dealer also stated that the vehicle had previously been repaired according to recall 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 103,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10398900, filed 2011-05, 99,000 milesBrakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 BMW 745LI
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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