2004 BMW 745I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2004 BMW 745I, and owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2004 BMW 745I. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 BMW 745I have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 87,111 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The electric parking gear shift slipped out of park on it own. When I stepped out of the car and the gear was placed in P park position, I got out the car was completely in park and not moving, I went”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 8, 2022 · Electrical system
“BMW 745i 2004 ..error code for headlights appear on dash..i went and replace all light bulbs then noticed all the wiring in the headlight unit are bridle and broken down causing shortages and electric”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 23, 2020 · Electrical system
Compare BMW 745I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 745I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 BMW 745I | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 BMW 745I | 2 | 54 |
| 2003 BMW 745I | 2 | 32 |
| 2004 BMW 745I | 0 | 24 |
| 2005 BMW 745I | 3 | 16 |
| 2006 BMW 745I | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 BMW 745I | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 BMW 745I | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2004 BMW 745I
How do I know if my 2004 BMW 745I has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.