2004 BMW 745LI Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2004 BMW 745LI, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 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.
“On the dash board the loud warning light comes on: driver restraint system fault and passenger restraint system fault. I know that several 2002-2008 Bmw 7-series got recalled regarding the same issue and manufacture offered 10 year warranty from in service date regarding this issue. Mine is a 2004 745LI and should be one of the recalled one. Called the manufacture and they sad the VIN number that my car has never have been recalled with this problem. The problem is on and I think the manufacture should take care of it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10499391, filed 2013-02, 76,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Bmw 745LI. The air bag light illuminated which indicated that there was no passenger in the front seat. The dealer stated that the occupant detention system needed to be reprogrammed. The detention system was reset; however, the light remained illuminated. The contact is responsible for purchasing the repair part that will program the computer. Recall 04v379000 for the seats is related to the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 67,000 and current mileage was 71,000. Updated 12/22/09. …”
NHTSA complaint #10294410, filed 2009-12, 67,000 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2004 BMW 745LI
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
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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