BMW 545I years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 545I stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 545I years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 545I complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 545I problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags52
- Electrical26
- Transmission23
- Engine17
- Seat belts14
- Brakes14
- Steering9
- Seats7
- Lights6
- Wheels4
- Driver assistance4
- Tires3
BMW 545I problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 75 | 78 | Airbags | 86,400 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 81 | 44 | Airbags | 101,565 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the BMW 545I
What years of the BMW 545I should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 545I has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 545I?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 545I?
Airbags, with 52 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (26) and transmission (23).
How many recalls does the BMW 545I have?
No recalls on record.
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