BMW 745i years to avoid
The BMW 745i years to avoid are 2002, 2003, 2004 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2008 is the cleanest year on record.
187
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2001–2008
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
745i years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 74 | |
| 2003 | High complaint rate | 47 | |
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 41 |
Every 745i year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 21 | 3 | |
| 2004avoid | 41 | 0 | |
| 2003avoid | 47 | 2 | |
| 2002avoid | 74 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW 745i years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 745i years to avoid are 2002, 2003, 2004. The cleanest year on record is 2008.
What is the best year for the BMW 745i?
By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 745i years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW 745i have?
Across all model years, the 745i has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 187 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.