2003 BMW 745LI recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2003 BMW 745LI. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Aug 26, 2003Crash risk2003 BMW 745I, 2003 BMW 745LI, 2003 BMW 760LI — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE OIL FILTER DRAIN PLUG MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOOSENING OF THE PLUG CAUSING AN INITIAL OIL SPRAY AND A SUBSEQUENT OIL LEAK.
03V324000 · 2K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Jul 1, 2003Crash risk2002–2003 BMW 745I, 2002–2003 BMW 745LI — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR, A DESYNCHRONIZATION OF THE VALVETRONIC MOTORS FOR ENGINE BANKS I AND II MAY OCCUR. IF THIS OCCURS, THE ENGINE COULD STALL.
03V240000 · 5K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE