How many recalls does the 2001 BMW 745i have?

The 2001 BMW 745i has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2001 BMW 745i has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2001 BMW 745i?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2001 BMW 745i Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 BMW 745i. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Consumer stated battery failed and as a result the power locks failed trapping the occupants inside the vehicle for over an hour. *ak the individual who submitted this complaint was not the consumer but was the fire chief called to the scene. He witnessed the fact that the vehicle's doors could…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · reported 2004-05-20

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 2001 BMW 745i as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.