2005 BMW 745LI Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 BMW 745LI, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“My Bmw is still dead as a door knob sitting where it was last sitting after I had gotten it from the Bmw service department last going on about 2 months ago. Some of the lights on the dashboard that are still flashing on and off before and after the new batteries were installed 1. Transmission failsafe drive moderately 2. Dynamic drive inactive 3. Engine overheating light was going on and off continuously. 4. The recharge battery light was still flashing on and off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10291502, filed 2009-11“The contact owns a 2005 Bmw 745LI. After inserting the key into the ignition switch, the transmission would immediately switch to the park or neutral position. As a result, the engine would not start. The dealer diagnosed that the cas module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10971173, filed 2017-04, 72,000 miles“The contact owned a 2005 Bmw 745LI. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine failsafe mode warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator housing failed. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel veered to the right causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a bridge through the railing and into a pole. A police report was filed. The contact sustained unknown injuries that did not require medical attention. …”
NHTSA complaint #10671474, filed 2015-01, 141,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V502000Oct 17, 2012BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 7-Series vehicles, equipped with the Comfort Access option, and manufactured August 23, 2004, through July 24…Covers: BMW 745LI 2005, 760LI 2005–2008, 750LI 2006–2008 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery…
- 10245422Nov 22, 2023Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâÂÂs equipment and settings, no acoustic or…
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has…
- 10146779Nov 1, 2016Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015.. Fault codes stored in vehicles…
- 10151068Feb 1, 2016This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles…
- 10147123May 1, 2015Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored…
- 10147067Feb 1, 2015This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated February 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat…
- 10148166Dec 1, 2014N62TU: EDK Throttle Potentiometer Faults - Diagnostic. The "Service Engine Soon" and DSC/DTC warning lights are illuminated. Engine enters the power reduction ("fail-safe") mode…
- 10148120Jul 1, 2014Check Control Messages Related to Battery Charge During Cold Ambient Temperatures. On cold days with an outside ambient temperature of less than 15°F, customers may notice a…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 BMW 745LI
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 BMW 745LI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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