2005 BMW 545I problems by component
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 BMW 545I, 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 → | 34 | 44% | 101,750 mi |
| Power Train → | 15 | 19% | 67,500 mi |
| Electrical System → | 14 | 18% | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 12% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 9% | — |
| Steering | 5 | 6% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 5% | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 5% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 4% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 4% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 3% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.