2005 BMW 645ci Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2005 BMW 645ci. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
10
SEAT BELTS
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
ENGINE
3
SEATS
3
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
STEERING
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
1fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
2
Total complaints47

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2021-05-03

“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.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-08-15

“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.”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2018-08-15

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2018-06-15

“"takata recall" headlight wiring burned”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-05-01

“"takata recall" headlight wiring burned”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2018-05-01

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-04-05

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-04-05
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 BMW 645ci as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.