6
recalls
The BMW 745I has 6 recalls covering 114,751 vehicles as reported; model year 2007 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2007: 3
Units affected
115K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW 745I, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train38
- Electrical system27
- Air bags20
- Service brakes, hydraulic16
- Engine15
- Engine and engine cooling10
- Service brakes9
- Complaints
- 128
- Crashes reported
- 15
- Fires reported
- 5
- People injured
- 5
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 745I by component
- Engine and engine cooling2 · 7,870 units
- Latches/locks/linkages2 · 53K units
- Electrical system1 · 46K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 8,412 units
BMW 745I recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2017 | BMW 745I, 745LI, 750I, 750LI and 3 more (2005-2008): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 17V328000 | Crash risk | 45,484 |
| Oct 17, 2012 | BMW 745I, 745LI, 750I, 750LI and 2 more (2005-2007): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 12V504000 | Crash risk | 7,485 |
| Oct 17, 2012 | BMW 745I, 745LI, 750I, 750LI and 2 more (2005-2008): Electrical systemNo. 12V502000 | Crash risk | 45,500 |
| Aug 26, 2003 | BMW 745I, 745LI, 760LI (2003): Engine and engine coolingNo. 03V324000 | Crash risk | 2,400 |
| Jul 1, 2003 | BMW 745I, 745LI (2002-2003): Engine and engine coolingNo. 03V240000 | Crash risk | 5,470 |
| Jun 3, 2002 | BMW 745I, 745LI (2002): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 02V150000 | Other or not stated | 8,412 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2008 BMW 745I recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2008 BMW 745I. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 745I have?
6 recalls cover the BMW 745I, for 114,751 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 745I?
Power train: named in 38 of the 128 safety complaints about the BMW 745I, then electrical system (27). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.