Does the 2005 BMW 545i have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 BMW 545i, 19% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 67,250 miles.

Which BMW 545i year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2005 BMW 545i has the most transmission complaints (15), compared with 15 for the 2005.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 BMW 545i?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 BMW 545i is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 BMW 545i Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 BMW 545i, 19% of all 78 complaints for this model year. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 67,250 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 15; 19% of 78 complaints
All complaints this year: 78
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 67,250 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 BMW 545i transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 14, 2010, latest Sep 18, 2015.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2010 to Sep 2015; peak Dec 2011 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 BMW 545i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 545i model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200515 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 BMW 545i have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 BMW 545i, 19% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 67,250 miles.
Which BMW 545i year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2005 BMW 545i has the most transmission complaints (15), compared with 15 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 BMW 545i?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 BMW 545i is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.