The contact owns a 2005 BMW 645CI. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for the front driver’s side bulb replacement, the mechanic informed the contact that the headlight wires were brittle and burnt. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to buy new headlamps. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 100,046.
The worst 2005 BMW 645CI problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags10
- Brakes6
- Engine5
- Seat belts5
- Electrical4
Problems by type
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- Airbags10
- Brakes6
- Engine5
- Seat belts5
- Electrical4
- Seats4
- Steering3
- Body2
- Lights2
- Acceleration1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 BMW 645CI 47
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal...
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been...
- Class action lawsuit settlement: 6 series (E64) convertible top function and operational issues
- Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data
- Service action replace sun visors.
- Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin...
- ELV Does Not Release
- Bluetooth Connection Failures
What 2005 BMW 645CI owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 645ci. The contact stated that an unknown fluid was leaking from engine compartment. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the vacuum pump to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
I placed an item in the front passenger side seat without fastening the seatbelt and the airbag light came on and stayed on... This is the first time this has ever happened. The car was stationary but the engin was running.
"takata recall" headlight wiring burned
I own a bmw 645ci 2005 convertible I have issues yes isssues with this vechile, first issue is the infamous idrive that never really worked properly since I purchased the car, it blinks on and off for 30mins then it would magically come on until one day it just didn't come back on this was after a trip to the dealer to get the convertible top lock reprogrammed.. So the car was included in the lawsuit so I takes it to the dealer for the reprogramming and my car came out worst then it went in the idrive never worked to this day which is 04/16/2018, my top only opens with the passenger side door slightly opened yes the door has to be open for the top to operate... This is what the dealer told me so I was so confused of what the reprogramming was for ? I need answers and it's nothing I did as a owner I was very to the book when it came to opening my top and operating the idrive and etc... The infamous coolant leak also comes from a defective bimmer pipe that was installed by the makers of the vehicle and we the customers has to pay to repair these issue that occur on 60% if not more of these cars ...
Convertible top warning came on saying it was not locked, could not use the windows or anything
While driving, a symbol on the dasboard displayed the following alert message "fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter." the vehicle was stationary during this occurance.
Some day when I come out to my car it want go in drive and dynamic malfunction & transmission malfunction pop up on the screen
The brake vacuum pump seals are leaking. This ultimately will affect the brake assist and potentially result in failure to stop the vehicle within prescribed stopping distances creating potential for a crash. This problem was identified by the local bmw dealership in highlands ranch denver. Oct 1 2010 bmw recalled 198,000 vehicles including v8 and 6 series vehicles for this exact same problem but my VIN shows no recall notice however it has the exact same component experiencing the exact same issues and bmw is refusing to acknowledge that my vehicle should be recalled as for this VIN there are no outstanding notifications. I repeat the exact same issue is being experienced on my vehicle as was the reason for 198,000 vehicles recalled from the notice of oct 1 2010
My wife was driving my kids to school, when smoked filled the cabin of the car. She panicked and called me and I told her to turn the car off and get out. My son noticed that his mother was smoldering. Please see the pictures attached. I contacted bmw and they are not willing to do anything. I look online and found the document attached and noticed that this is a very common problem. How many times does this need to happen before someone get hurts seriously. Please consider a manufacturer's recall so that these obviously defective warmers can be checked or replaced.
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Questions about the 2005 BMW 645CI
Is the 2005 BMW 645CI reliable?
Owners have filed 33 complaints about the 2005 BMW 645CI, 3.0 times a typical 645CI model year.
What is the 2005 BMW 645CI year score?
The 2005 BMW 645CI scores 34 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the BMW 645CI: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 BMW 645CI?
Airbags, with 10 complaints, typically around 79,321 miles. Next is brakes (6).
How many recalls does the 2005 BMW 645CI have?
No recalls on record.
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