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2004 BMW 745LI Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage
82,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 BMW 745LI, 3% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 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.

“While driving on the interstate the rear passenger side door opened slightly on its own, and the soft close doors must have reacted and closed it back shut.”

NHTSA complaint #10279153, filed 2009-08, 82,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005416%
200413%

Other parts of the 2004 BMW 745LI

Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology