2004 BMW 5 Series problems by component
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW 5 Series, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 29 | 45% | 81,000 mi |
| Seats → | 11 | 17% | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 14% | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 11% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 9% | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 9% | — |
| Steering | 5 | 8% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 5% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 5% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.