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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

BMW 745LI vs Buick Lesabre

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

BMW 745LI

Total complaints
144
Avg per model year
36
Recall campaigns (all years)
6
Most complained year
2003 (50)
Top problems: Air Bags, Power Train, Electrical System

Buick Lesabre

Total complaints
3,692
Avg per model year
162
Recall campaigns (all years)
4
Most complained year
2000 (668)
Top problems: Engine and Engine Cooling, Visibility, Electrical System

Complaints by model year

YearBMW 745LIBuick Lesabre
20052577
200433162
200350164
200236309
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.