We found the following complaints for BMW 745I (2003)
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There is a fault in the passenger side seat beltcode also the srs airbag light won't go off.
Following error when driving vehicle: "fault in pass-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Fasten and continue to wear seatbelts. Please contact the nearest bmw center" in the navigation system when starting the car. " 2003 bmw 745i. This model/year was not included in prior recall.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw 745i. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle, the vehicle rolled away. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a telephone pole. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v502000 (electrical system, power train). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000. Updated 02/09/15*ljthe consumer no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 10/7/2015
The contact owns a 2003 bmw 745li. The contact stated that the seat belt was stuck in the latch. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the air bag sensor was defective. The vehicle was only repaired for the seat belt problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 200,060.
Following error when driving vehicle: "fault in pass-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Fasten and continue to wear seatbelts. Please contact the nearest bmw center" in the navigation system when starting the car. " 2003 bmw 745i. This model/year was not included in prior recall.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw 745i. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle, the vehicle rolled away. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a telephone pole. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v502000 (electrical system, power train). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000. Updated 02/09/15*ljthe consumer no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 10/7/2015
The contact owns a 2003 bmw 745i. While driving 70 mph, the fan belt fractured and an unknown warning indicator illuminated, which meant that the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. A week later, the hood was opened and smoke was seen coming from the computer panel as a fire started. The contact extinguished the fire with a water hose and disconnected the battery. The vehicle stopped smoking once the battery was disconnected. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw 745i. After the contact started the vehicle, the passenger restraint system, seat belt, and air bag warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicators were reset by selecting the hard drive button located on the gps panel; however, the indicators were illuminated again the following day when the engine was started. The failure occurred consistently thereafter. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 72,000.
The car smokes from exhaust system when you pull off from red light, driveways, or whenever you excel in the car. I was told its a engine valve problem that bmw is aware of in the 7 series. This car cost to much for issues like you are a vapor from beyond when driving. Also why is it a problem with sensor on passenger side seat. I only carry a 10 lb. Purse the light stays on consist.
This vehicle has a defective transmission, bmw is aware of this but is banking on not enough complaints. When the car comes to a complete stop it pushes car to front as if being rear ended, but its the defective transmission guibo joint or and a software issuethat bmw had installed in thousands of bmw vehicles at the time. There are many frustrated owners that have paid thousands of dollars for this car.it is unsafe cause it pushes car to front causing a possible hit to front car in a traffic situation.here is more about this service bulletin, i feel bmw should fix this at no charge since this is a safety hazard.read a/t - harsh 3-2/2-1 downshifts/clunk noise , si b 24 17 07 ,automatic transmissiondecember 2007, technical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b24 17 07 dated july 2007.designates changes to this revision warranty informationcovered under the terms of the bmw new vehicle limited warranty.please refer to the latest ksd for all applicable labor operations and allowances. If the appropriate labor operation is not contained in ksd, then a work time labor operation should be used.defect code 24 00 39 61 00.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw 745i. While driving 70 mph, the fan belt fractured and an unknown warning indicator illuminated, which meant that the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. A week later, the hood was opened and smoke was seen coming from the computer panel as a fire started. The contact extinguished the fire with a water hose and disconnected the battery. The vehicle stopped smoking once the battery was disconnected. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw 745i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The contact dispensed coolant into the reservoir and then after driving 50 miles the malfunction recurred.in 2012, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where an engine overhaul was performed. The engine warning indicator illuminated after driving approximately 300 miles. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to the dealer for the most recent failure. There was recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 03v324000 (engine and engine cooling); however the vin was ineligible. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
My bmw 745i 2003 has experience several area of oil leakage.when brought in to the dealer, i'm told that it's due to the engine cooling error.i found this website with the recall of the same model and year bmw for this very reason but i am told by my dealer and the manufacturing company that my vin # is not on the list of recalls.how can this be possible when the recall is for the same year and model.*ln
Car rolls backward although automatic transmission and engaged in forward drive gear.this has caused numerous close calls by my car rolling backwards into the one behind me.cars with automatic transmissions do not roll backward.
Consumer was advised of a software problem on vehicle after it was leased. (nar)*la
Steering mechanism on the vehicle would lock up at the end of the steering rotation.(nar)*ph navigational system, radio, bumper and windowswere defective.
Steering mechanism on the vehicle would lock up at the end of the steering rotation.(nar)*ph navigational system, radio, bumper and windowswere defective.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw 745i. The contact stated he was unable to access the trunk lid when using the remote or when manually attempting to open. In addition, the rear driver's side door would not close securely without exerting force. Also, the headlamp lenses illuminated dimly whenever activated at night, distorting the contact's vision of the roadway. The headlamp lenses were repaired by a dealer but the problem recurred. The vehicle was not repaired for the defects. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.updated 7/10/13 the consumer stated the door was replaced by bmw. However, the headlight still needed to be replaced.
A day after vehicle was purchased, two red lights would come on to warn consumer that restraint system was defective.*la*mr
The contact owns a 2003 bmw 745i. The contact stated he was unable to access the trunk lid when using the remote or when manually attempting to open. In addition, the rear driver's side door would not close securely without exerting force. Also, the headlamp lenses illuminated dimly whenever activated at night, distorting the contact's vision of the roadway. The headlamp lenses were repaired by a dealer but the problem recurred. The vehicle was not repaired for the defects. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.updated 7/10/13 the consumer stated the door was replaced by bmw. However, the headlight still needed to be replaced.
This vehicle has a defective transmission, bmw is aware of this but is banking on not enough complaints. When the car comes to a complete stop it pushes car to front as if being rear ended, but its the defective transmission guibo joint or and a software issuethat bmw had installed in thousands of bmw vehicles at the time. There are many frustrated owners that have paid thousands of dollars for this car.it is unsafe cause it pushes car to front causing a possible hit to front car in a traffic situation.here is more about this service bulletin, i feel bmw should fix this at no charge since this is a safety hazard.read a/t - harsh 3-2/2-1 downshifts/clunk noise , si b 24 17 07 ,automatic transmissiondecember 2007, technical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b24 17 07 dated july 2007.designates changes to this revision warranty informationcovered under the terms of the bmw new vehicle limited warranty.please refer to the latest ksd for all applicable labor operations and allowances. If the appropriate labor operation is not contained in ksd, then a work time labor operation should be used.defect code 24 00 39 61 00.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw 745i. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into park, the vehicle would independently shift into drive. The failure caused the vehicle to roll away and crash into a porch.the front bumper was damaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the failure could not be duplicated and no assistance was offered to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.updated 05/11/12*lj
The contact owns a 2003 bmw 745i. After starting the engine, the "engine fail safe transmission" message displayed and the shifter would not switch out of the park position. While operating the vehicle, the "failed transmission drive moderate" message displayed and the speed would suddenly reduce. The vehicle also jerked and erroneously accelerate on occasion during gear changes. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw 745i. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle, the vehicle rolled away. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a telephone pole. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v502000 (electrical system, power train). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000. Updated 02/09/15*ljthe consumer no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 10/7/2015
While vehicle was parked it slipped into neutral. This caused the vehicle to moveandhit a wall.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
I just bought a 2003 bmw 745i with 63k on the dash. I have had this car for two months and the transmission is gone. I have just purchased a ew. But what can i do because this is not right and i bought it from a bmw dealer. They said the vehicle was inspected a good to go. Bad business and this is a rip of for about 7k for a new transmission.
I am the first and only owner of a 2003 bmw 745i.at four hundred miles the transmission was replaced due problems shifting etc.at roughly 7500 miles the car while sitting at a stoplight launched itself into the rear end of a suv causing vehicle damage to the front end of my car.my foot was firmly on the brake yet it still moved.three weks ago while coasting down a steep freeway decline, the engine revved to 5000 rpm- my foot was not on the gas pedal and the transmission was in gear. Bmw has had the car for thee weeks and can find no problems and wishes to return it to me.i have lost all confidence in the vehicle as it is a danger to me, my family and the public at large.i am not sure of the exact dates as i do not have my paper work with me, but can provide.
Transmission overheats and stalls.while coming to a stop, the car jerks before the stop feels like a someone ran into my bumper with there car.transmission overheats per dash warning.
New bmw 745i was purchased on october 29, 2003.since january 2004, vehicle has on three separate occasions exhibited transmission failure.on each occasion, the vehicle would exhibit very hard shifting, followed by violent jerking, halting and downshifting while traveling at speed on the street or highway, throwing the passengers forward violently.multiple transmission warning sounds and messages are displayed.loud metallic grinding and rattling noises come from the transmission area.the car throws itself into park as the car slows to make a stop.most recently, the car threw itself into park at 15 mph almost causing a rear end collision with the vehicle following behind.eventually, the car puts itself into park and cannot be moved.each time the car has had to have been towed away.twice the car has stopped in an intersection and could not be moved.on each occasion, the dealer has denied there was a problem, only to claim upon my insistence that they look again that the problem is a software or computer problem.on the last occasion, the dealer admitted that the entire transmission needs to be replaced.
The car smokes from exhaust system when you pull off from red light, driveways, or whenever you excel in the car. I was told its a engine valve problem that bmw is aware of in the 7 series. This car cost to much for issues like you are a vapor from beyond when driving. Also why is it a problem with sensor on passenger side seat. I only carry a 10 lb. Purse the light stays on consist.
Following error when driving vehicle: "fault in pass-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Fasten and continue to wear seatbelts. Please contact the nearest bmw center" in the navigation system when starting the car. " 2003 bmw 745i. This model/year was not included in prior recall.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw 745li. The contact stated that the seat belt was stuck in the latch. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the air bag sensor was defective. The vehicle was only repaired for the seat belt problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 200,060.
The seat heater started to smoke, burning a holethrough the seat.
Was driving car at normal speed maybe 35 or 45 mph tried to slow down and car seemed to keep going depressed all the way down car slowed finally and stopped was concerned so called the bmw servicer ( authorized repairer) not dealership they checked and informed me of recall on brake system and felt that was the problem cause they had encountered it before saying it was the brake booster or vacuum. The car was unable to drive so was towed to dealership for recall went to pick up vehicle they said car was fine they found nothing wrong with car asked if they had checked thurally they said yes and found no leaks or problems asked if they test drove it they said no asked what did they check they said brake lines andlooked for leaks around booster lines and vacuum pump but only a visual inspection and when i went to drive car home the car was having same problem when i called back they said i had to pay for a brake service check to diagnose problem and i asked didn't yall do that when yall had it because i felt it was a danger to me and everyone on highway me driving a car with no brakes but they said that it was not part of the recall to test vehicle just check for leaks, and that they would only replace the parts if they saw leaks and refused to replace anything (so why waste time to bring vehicle in if they not gonna fix anything makes no since )seemed like they didn't care and said what ever the problem is isn't under the recall but i've been told it was either booster or vacuum pump and i still haven't gotten it fixed is there anything that can be done just seems like they don't wanna fix the vehicles just pull u in so they can charge u for recall parts like a scam.......
The car displayed an error message stating "parking brake malfunction".when i applied the parking brake it did not work.i took the car to the dealership for repair.i paid a total of 1300 dollars to have the parking brake replaced.i later researched this problem online and found that this is a very common occurrence with many models of bmw's.
Car was recalled for brake issues. A hose was replaced. Brakes begin to fail shortly thereafter and got a point that the car would barely stop. Dealer and bmw say its my problem and insist i pay about$2500 for a repair that is under this recall.
2003 bmw 745i with brake failure. Consumer states that two warning lights flashed and they were "warning-brake fluid-please", and "brake failure". He states that the dealer tightened the caliper bleeder screw.the consumer stated the previous dealer who worked on his vehicle neglected to tighten the caliper bleeder screw for the left front wheel, which resulted in a loss brake fluid. The consumer hit a curb in order to stop the vehicle, there was some damage to the vehicle.
Facsimile from senator on behalf of constituent, regarding brake failure of his 2003 bmw 745i. Constituent is asking for review/investigation of bmw of san francisco and the bmw 7 series automobiles.the consumer stated the brakes failed while driving 55 mph. The consumer stated a message flashed on the dashboard which said warning-brake-fluid- please stop safely.shortly after that reading, another message flashed brake failure.the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The consumer was informed that the previous dealer neglected to tighten the caliper bleeder screw. This allowed all of the brake fluid to leak out. The consumer struck a stationary object as a result of the dealers negligence.
Facsimile from senator on behalf of constituent, regarding brake failure of his 2003 bmw 745i. Constituent is asking for review/investigation of bmw of san francisco and the bmw 7 series automobiles.the consumer stated the brakes failed while driving 55 mph. The consumer stated a message flashed on the dashboard which said warning-brake-fluid- please stop safely.shortly after that reading, another message flashed brake failure.the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The consumer was informed that the previous dealer neglected to tighten the caliper bleeder screw. This allowed all of the brake fluid to leak out. The consumer struck a stationary object as a result of the dealers negligence.
Steering mechanism on the vehicle would lock up at the end of the steering rotation.(nar)*ph navigational system, radio, bumper and windowswere defective.
Steering mechanism on the vehicle would lock up at the end of the steering rotation.(nar)*ph navigational system, radio, bumper and windowswere defective.
I have noticed that when decelerating into a stop sign or red light, the transmission at times will violently kick the car forward as if i was just rear ended.it feels like you are getting run into from behind.i have taken the car into the bmw dealership where i have been told that they could not re-createthe event during their test drive.i have also taken the car to a third party authorized bmw auto repair shop where i have been told that it is a common issue for the 7 series model that i have but bmw has offered no solution to the problem.it does not happen every time i drive but it happens at the most random of times.what concerns me is that when slowing the car while applying the brake to come to a complete stop, is that i have had numerous close calls where because of the extra kick from what i believe is a transmission issue, i have come close to rear- ending other vehicles and endangering myself and my own passengers.i have tried to research this on the internet only to find that there are numerous complaints stating very similar incidents.
This vehicle has a defective transmission, bmw is aware of this but is banking on not enough complaints. When the car comes to a complete stop it pushes car to front as if being rear ended, but its the defective transmission guibo joint or and a software issuethat bmw had installed in thousands of bmw vehicles at the time. There are many frustrated owners that have paid thousands of dollars for this car.it is unsafe cause it pushes car to front causing a possible hit to front car in a traffic situation.here is more about this service bulletin, i feel bmw should fix this at no charge since this is a safety hazard.read a/t - harsh 3-2/2-1 downshifts/clunk noise , si b 24 17 07 ,automatic transmissiondecember 2007, technical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b24 17 07 dated july 2007.designates changes to this revision warranty informationcovered under the terms of the bmw new vehicle limited warranty.please refer to the latest ksd for all applicable labor operations and allowances. If the appropriate labor operation is not contained in ksd, then a work time labor operation should be used.defect code 24 00 39 61 00.
While waiting at a traffic light, the consumer experienced sudden acceleration. The consumer had both feet on the brake. However, the vehicle continued to surge forward resulting in total loss of control of the vehicle damaging 5 other vehicles in the process.provide further details.
Steering mechanism on the vehicle would lock up at the end of the steering rotation.(nar)*ph navigational system, radio, bumper and windowswere defective.
I recently purchased a set of four 22" sevas s-10 wheels for my 2003 bmw 745i. I live in hawaii and ordered my wheels from dnj wheels in california. Dnj shipped my wheels and tires to me mounted and balanced, so when i received them i took the set to my local tire store (lex brodie) and had them installed.as soon as i left the lex brodie tire store i noticed a shaking in the car. I felt it in the steering wheel as well as the seat i was in. I took the car back and asked the man that installed the wheels to check the lug nuts and make sure they were all torqued to spec. He verified that they were, and i reported the problem i was having. He said that it might be a problem with the balancing and or the alignment. So i had all four wheels re-balanced and had a four wheel computer alignment done as well. After all this was complete i left the lex brodie only to find the problem with my new wheels remain.this is when i joined the bmw forum (bimmerfest.com) and noticed that there were several others who were experiencing the same problems with the sevas wheels. There are also several people whose wheels have actually separated while driving! all people whose wheels have separated reported that their car was shaking, as mine is now, before their accident. This worries me to say the least. I use my car daily to get to and from work most of the time traveling on busy highways. I do not want to see myself, my passengers, or my fellow drivers get involved in a potentially fatal crash because of an issue with a wheel that does not meet proper safety standards. I am filing this complaint in conjunction with several of my fellow bmw 7-series forum members who have also purchased the sevas s-10 wheel. I understand that this is an ongoing investigation and would like to help in any way that i can.very respectfully.
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