2005 BMW 745LI Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 16%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 BMW 745LI, 16% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“I took my 745LI to the only Bmw service center in davenport, ia for service and they could not open the hood by using the latch inside the car nor could they open it by any other means. There was nothing that LED up to this issue, it just happened. They failed once again to open the hood the next time I brought the car in for a service so I asked them to fix the problem. They stated it was not something covered under my extended warranty, so I was forced to pay out of pocket. …”
NHTSA complaint #10489263, filed 2012-12, 78,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Bmw 745LI. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side doors opened independently. The door ajar warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it diagnosed that the lock motion kit and lock safety kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10910799, filed 2016-09, 122,000 miles“Dt: the contact's finger was caught in the automatic door, causing injury to her finger. This was the passenger's side automatic door. The dealer has not currently been contacted. She felt that this was a safety defect because it could have caused serious injury to one of her children.”
NHTSA complaint #10140388, filed 2005-10Related recalls
- 17V328000May 18, 2017BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, and B7 Alpina vehicles equipped with both the Comfort…Covers: BMW 745LI 2005–2008, 750LI 2005–2008, 750I 2005–2008 +3 more
- 12V504000Oct 17, 2012BMW is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 7-Series vehicles, equipped with both Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options, and manufactured August…Covers: BMW 745LI 2005, 760LI 2005–2007, 760I 2005–2006 +3 more
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 16% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 BMW 745LI
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 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 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