Car-and-Safety.com

Bmw 5 Series 2004 Safety Reports and Reviews



Bmw 5 Series Reports


BMW 5 SERIES Air Bags

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10062111

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2004.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . BMW 545I SYSTEM FAILURE 1. BRAKING AND DYNAMIC-RESPONSE 2. PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM. *AK.Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB335X4B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in WILMINGTON, DE. Vehicle was purchased on 20031220. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BOV . DEALER'S CITY: ROCVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MD.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Steering Electric Power Assist System

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Steering Electric Power Assist System Report #10062111

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2004.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM . BMW 545I SYSTEM FAILURE 1. BRAKING AND DYNAMIC-RESPONSE 2. PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM. *AK.Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB335X4B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in WILMINGTON, DE. Vehicle was purchased on 20031220. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BOV . DEALER'S CITY: ROCVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MD.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Exterior Lighting Headlights

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #10065860

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2004.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . I WANT YOU TO KNOW I STRONGLY OBJECT TO THE NEW HIGH INTENSITY HEADLIGHTS AND TO VEHICLES WITH FOUR HEADLIGHTS. IT'S HARD ENOUGH TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WITHOUT ALL THE ADDITIONAL LIGHT POLUTION! *AK.Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: XXX .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Air Bags

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10083053

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2004.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . BMW 5 2004: WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS VACANT A WARNING MESSAGE (THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF) IS CONTINUOUSLY DISPLAYED AT EYE LEVEL IN THE ROOF CONSOLE. THIS IS VERY DISTRACTING, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE MESSAGE SHOULD ONLY COME ON WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED AND THE AIRBAG IS NOT FUNCTIONING.*AK .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73514B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in MORRISTOWN, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Exterior Lighting

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10095682

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 05, 2004.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . MY WIFE STARTED THE CAR AND THE HEADLIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING AND TURN SIGNALS DID NOT WORK. SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE CAR MULTIPLE TIMES WITH SAME EFFECT. DROVE CAR TO BMW DEALER. DEALER TECHNICIAN SAW SAME RESULTS. HE DISCONNECTED BATTERY, RESTARTED CAR, REBOOTING THE I-DRIVE COMPUTER, AND COULD NOT RECREATE PROBLEM. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73544B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in AURORA, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20031013. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BILL JACOBS MOTORSPORTS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (866) 402-1200 . DEALER'S CITY: NAPERVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 60540 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler Report #10098612

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 10, 2004.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER . IN MAY OF THIS YEAR I LEASED A BRAND NEW 530I BMW. WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THIS MORNING USING THE HEATED SEAT, THE SEAT ALONG WITH MY JACKET AND SWEATER CAUGHT FIRE. THANKFULLY I WAS NOT HURT BUT SHAKEN UP. THE CAR HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE PEOPLE HOW WOULD NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO OR HOW TO REACT. MY WIFE COULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE CAR WITH KIDS AND WHO KNOWS WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED. ANY ASSISTANCE ON THIS MATTER WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU! .Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73564B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in KING OF PRUSSIA, PA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040505. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: DANIELS BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 877-820-4BMW . DEALER'S CITY: ALLENTOWN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 18102 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler Report #10098842

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2004.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER . THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT WARMER CAUSED A FIRE IN MY 2003 BMW 545. I WAS REAL LUCKY THAT I SMELLED A STRANGE ODOR AND WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE SEAT WARMER. *JB.Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 16000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33534B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in BALTIMORE, MD. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20031226. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: TOWSON BMW . DEALER'S CITY: TOWSON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MD.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler Report #10100389

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2004.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER . WE JUST PURCHASED OUR BMW 545I IN MID OCTOBER. ON NOVEMBER 13TH WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM OUR SON'S HOME WE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. MY HUSBAND SOON REALIZED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND HIS PANTS WERE ON FIRE. WE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE SEAT HEATERS AND WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. WE WERE FORTUNATE THAT NO ONE WAS INJURED, AND WHILE A PAIR OF PANTS WERE RUINED, MY HUSBAND DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY BURNS. OUR DEALER IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND FURNISHED ME WITH ANOTHER CAR TO DRIVE. I AM NOW BEING TOLD THAT THE SEAT HEATERS ARE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER AND DO NOT KNOW WHEN MY CAR WILL BE FIXED. I DO NOT BLAME THE DEALER, BUT HAVE TO QUESTION IF BMW IS AWARE OF A PROBLEM. *JB.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 8100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33524B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in PARKER CITY, IN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20041022. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Tires

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Tires Report #10126781

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2005.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . TODAY I REALIZED FOR THE FIRST TIME THAT BOTH MY REAR TIRES WERE WORN BEYOND THE TREAD ON THE INSIDE OF EACH TIRE. I COULD SEE THE THREADS! I JUST CAME BACK FROM A LONG TRIP WITH MY FAMILY AND AM THANKSFUL THAT OUR TIRE(S) DID NOT BLOW OUT ON THE FREEWAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALSHIP TODAY (IRVINE BMW) AND THIS PARTICULAR SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT THIS IS ABOUT THE 6TH, BMW 530I THAT HE HAS SEEN THIS ON. HE POINTED TO THE REAR WHEEL FROM THE BACK SECTION, WHERE YOU CAN VISIBLY SEE THAT BOTH REAR TIRES ARE NOT EVEN. THEY BOTH TILT INWARDS, CAUSING THE EXCESS WEAR ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRES ARE ALMOST AS GOOD AS NEW. HE STED THAT THIS WOULD BE WARRANTIED AND REPLACED. I SHALL SEE TOMORROW WHEN I TAKE THE CAR IN. NEVERTHELESS, THIS PROBLEM CAN HAVE SOME SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES. I ALSO NOTICED THAT MY FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING EXCESSIVELY ON THE INSIDE, BUT NOT NEARLY AS BAD AS THE REAR. I HAVE 16,000 ON MY CAR..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73584B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in ALISO VIEJO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040415. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: IRVINE BMW . DEALER'S CITY: IRVINE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Tires Report #10126845

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2005.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . I HAVE DUNLOP SP SPORT TIRES (RUN FLAT) ON MY 2004 BMW 530I WITH 16,000 MILES. THE INSIDE TREAD IS WORN BEYOND THE TREAD TO THE POINT WHERE TIRE THREADS ARE CLEARLY VISIBLE THROUGHOUT THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE, WHILE THE OUTSIDE IS ALMOST GOOD AS NEW. THE REAR TIRES ARE COMPLETELY EXHAUSTED WHILE THE FRONT TIRES CLEARLY SHOW EXCESS AND UNEVEN WEAR ON THE INSIDE. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATES THAT DUNLOP HAS BEEN REPLACING THESE TIRES AND HAS NOT HAD A SINGLE REFUSAL YET. HOW MANY THOUSANDS OF DEFECTS ARE OUT THERE, AND MUST A FAMILY BE KILLED BEFORE A RECALL HAPPENS? THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT WITH ANOTHER CLIENT HE COULD POKE HIS FINGERS THROUGH THE TIRE, AND THAT CAR HAD 6000 MILES ON IT! I HAD FILED A PREVIOUS COMPIANT ON MY 2004 BMW 530I REGARDING THIS SAME ISSUE. TODAY THE SERVICE MANAGER STATES THAT HE HAS SEEN THIS AT LEAST 25 TIMES, AND THAT THE ISSUE IS WITH THE DUNLOP TIRES I HAVE, NAD NOT THE CAR. I HOPE SOMEONE INVESTIGATES THIS ISSUE. PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT: MAVRAMIDIS@COX.NET. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO SHARE PHOTOS..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73584B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in ALISO VIEJO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040414. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: IRVINE BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 9493804860 . DEALER'S CITY: IRVINE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92618 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Tires Report #10133463

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 24, 2005.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . 2004 BMW 530I DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRE EQUIPMENT.*MR THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS FLAT AND IT WAS ALSO WORN DOWN TO THE STEEL BELTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. THE FRONT TIRES ALSO SHOWED SIGNS OF WEAR ON THE INSIDE.*JB.Mileage was 20687 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73514B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in SAN MATEO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: PETER PAN BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 650-349-9077 . DEALER'S CITY: SAN MATEO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 94403 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Structure Body Trunk Lid

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Structure Body Trunk Lid Report #10134838

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2005.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID . DT: 2004 BMW 530 I. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMING ON/WINDOWS ROLLING DOWN AND THEN MALFUNCTIONING/TRUNK OPENING, AND HALO LIGHTS STAYING ON. THE ONSTAR OR SOS SYSTEMS WAS NOT WORKING. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONSIDERED THIS VEHICLE A LEMON. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT COMPLYING WITH THE LEMON LAW. THIS PROCESS WAS TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE. THEY WERE TAKING TOO LONG TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER. *AK .Mileage was 23281 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73534B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in LADERA RANCH, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20031219. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: STERLING BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 949-645-5900 . DEALER'S CITY: NEWPORT BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92663 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Exterior Lighting Headlights

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #10134838

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2005.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . DT: 2004 BMW 530 I. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMING ON/WINDOWS ROLLING DOWN AND THEN MALFUNCTIONING/TRUNK OPENING, AND HALO LIGHTS STAYING ON. THE ONSTAR OR SOS SYSTEMS WAS NOT WORKING. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONSIDERED THIS VEHICLE A LEMON. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT COMPLYING WITH THE LEMON LAW. THIS PROCESS WAS TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE. THEY WERE TAKING TOO LONG TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER. *AK .Mileage was 23281 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73534B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in LADERA RANCH, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20031219. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: STERLING BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 949-645-5900 . DEALER'S CITY: NEWPORT BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92663 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Report #10134838

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2005.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . DT: 2004 BMW 530 I. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMING ON/WINDOWS ROLLING DOWN AND THEN MALFUNCTIONING/TRUNK OPENING, AND HALO LIGHTS STAYING ON. THE ONSTAR OR SOS SYSTEMS WAS NOT WORKING. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONSIDERED THIS VEHICLE A LEMON. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT COMPLYING WITH THE LEMON LAW. THIS PROCESS WAS TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE. THEY WERE TAKING TOO LONG TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER. *AK .Mileage was 23281 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73534B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in LADERA RANCH, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20031219. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: STERLING BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 949-645-5900 . DEALER'S CITY: NEWPORT BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92663 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Electrical System Wiring

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Electrical System Wiring Report #10134838

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2005.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . DT: 2004 BMW 530 I. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMING ON/WINDOWS ROLLING DOWN AND THEN MALFUNCTIONING/TRUNK OPENING, AND HALO LIGHTS STAYING ON. THE ONSTAR OR SOS SYSTEMS WAS NOT WORKING. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONSIDERED THIS VEHICLE A LEMON. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT COMPLYING WITH THE LEMON LAW. THIS PROCESS WAS TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE. THEY WERE TAKING TOO LONG TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER. *AK .Mileage was 23281 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73534B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in LADERA RANCH, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20031219. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: STERLING BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 949-645-5900 . DEALER'S CITY: NEWPORT BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92663 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Air Bags

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10134838

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2005.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . DT: 2004 BMW 530 I. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMING ON/WINDOWS ROLLING DOWN AND THEN MALFUNCTIONING/TRUNK OPENING, AND HALO LIGHTS STAYING ON. THE ONSTAR OR SOS SYSTEMS WAS NOT WORKING. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONSIDERED THIS VEHICLE A LEMON. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT COMPLYING WITH THE LEMON LAW. THIS PROCESS WAS TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE. THEY WERE TAKING TOO LONG TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER. *AK .Mileage was 23281 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73534B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in LADERA RANCH, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20031219. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: STERLING BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 949-645-5900 . DEALER'S CITY: NEWPORT BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92663 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10242356

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 11, 2008.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . FOR THREE YEARS BLUE SMOKE OCCASIONALLY COMES FROM EXHAUST IN SPITE OF MAJOR ENGINE REPAIR. ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FOR 1 AND 1/2 YEARS RESULTS IN CAR NOT STARTING HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS 4 TIMES. *TR.Mileage was 25000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53504B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in BRADFORD, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Seat Belts

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Seat Belts Report #10248637

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 2008.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEAT BELTS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 5 SERIES. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND FELT SOMETHING BURNING HER LEG. SHE SUSTAINED BURNS TO HER THIGH AND BUTTOCKS AREA DUE TO THE SEAT WARMER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) FOR THE SAME YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS INOPERABLE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO EXPECT A RECALL ON THE AIR BAG; HOWEVER, WITHOUT A RECALL, THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALLS BASED ON HER VIN, BUT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V575000 (SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER) WAS REFERENCED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 54,000. .Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73534B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in DUMFRIES, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Air Bags

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10248637

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 2008.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 5 SERIES. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND FELT SOMETHING BURNING HER LEG. SHE SUSTAINED BURNS TO HER THIGH AND BUTTOCKS AREA DUE TO THE SEAT WARMER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) FOR THE SAME YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS INOPERABLE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO EXPECT A RECALL ON THE AIR BAG; HOWEVER, WITHOUT A RECALL, THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALLS BASED ON HER VIN, BUT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V575000 (SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER) WAS REFERENCED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 54,000. .Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73534B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in DUMFRIES, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Electrical System

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Electrical System Report #10248637

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 2008.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 5 SERIES. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND FELT SOMETHING BURNING HER LEG. SHE SUSTAINED BURNS TO HER THIGH AND BUTTOCKS AREA DUE TO THE SEAT WARMER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL) FOR THE SAME YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS INOPERABLE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO EXPECT A RECALL ON THE AIR BAG; HOWEVER, WITHOUT A RECALL, THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALLS BASED ON HER VIN, BUT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V575000 (SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER) WAS REFERENCED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 54,000. .Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73534B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in DUMFRIES, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Air Bags

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10251836

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 02, 2008.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 5 SERIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR DISPLAYED "PASSENGER AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILURE." THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COST TO REPAIR THE FAILURE WOULD EXCEED $1,400. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 55,000. UPDATED 01/07/09. *LJ UPDATED 01/08/09. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73514B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in FAIRFIELD, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10253754

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 07, 2007.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . ENGINE TAPPING/KNOCKING ON FIRST DRIVE OF DAY. 8 SERVICE VISITS. SERVICE BY BMW CONFIRMED "NOISE IS NOT NORMAL." ESCALATED TO BMW NA 3 TIMES. FIRST SERVICED UNDER BMW ORIGINAL WARRANTY. BMW CLAIMS JUST A NOISY ENGINE BY DESIGN. EVEN THOUGH BMW CLAIMED IT WAS NORMAL, BMW COULD NOT TELL ME WHAT IT WAS OR COMING FROM. BMW IS NOT COMPLIANT IN PERFORMING UNDER THE NEW CAR WARRANTY. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44000 miles. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in ST AUGUSTINE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Seat Belts

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Seat Belts Report #10255774

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 19, 2009.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEAT BELTS . PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. IT INDICATES THAT THE SEAT BELT LOCK AND/OR AIRBAGS MAY NOT WORK IN AN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. WHEN I CALLED BMW, THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS RECALL AND IT WILL DEPEND ON MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP IF I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. *TR.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33504B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Air Bags

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10255774

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 19, 2009.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. IT INDICATES THAT THE SEAT BELT LOCK AND/OR AIRBAGS MAY NOT WORK IN AN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. WHEN I CALLED BMW, THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS RECALL AND IT WILL DEPEND ON MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP IF I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. *TR.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33504B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10256107

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 19, 2009.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . THE PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT HALF A YEAR AGO WHEN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF LAMP ILLUMINATED FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND THEN WENT OFF, ALL WITH THE PASSENGER PRESENT IN THE CAR WITH THE SEAT BELT ON. A FEW DAYS AGO THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF LAMP ILLUMINATED WHILE THERE WAS NO PASSENGER IN THE CAR. THE MESSAGE INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG MAY NOT WORK... THESE SYMPTOMS LOOK VERY SIMILAR TO THE PROBLEM IDENTIFIED IN ONE OF THE RECALLS FOR THIS CAR; HOWEVER WHEN I CALLED BMW, THEY INDICATED THAT MY CAR IS NOT PART OF THIS RECALL AND I WILL HAVE TO PAY TO FIX THIS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33504B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Latches/locks/linkages

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Latches/locks/linkages Report #10259029

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 21, 2009.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . THREE BMW HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR LOCKS. CONSUMER STATES THAT 2002, 2004, 2006 BMW HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. *NJ THE 2004 BMW 545I PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE DEALER STATED THE DOOR ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33514B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in SANTA CLARA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: KEYSTONE AUTO SERVICE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 408-246-7708 . DEALER'S CITY: SANTA CLARA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 95051 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch Report #10259029

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 21, 2009.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH . THREE BMW HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR LOCKS. CONSUMER STATES THAT 2002, 2004, 2006 BMW HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE DOORS LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. *NJ THE 2004 BMW 545I PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE DEALER STATED THE DOOR ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33514B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in SANTA CLARA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: KEYSTONE AUTO SERVICE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 408-246-7708 . DEALER'S CITY: SANTA CLARA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 95051 .
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Air Bags Frontal

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Frontal Report #10266328

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 21, 2009.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . I OWN A 2004 BMW 545I SEDAN AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON FOR A WHILE ALREADY, AND I READ ABOUT THE RECALL ON YOUR WEBSITE AND CALLED BMW NA AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR WAS NOT UNDER THE RECALL. AND TOLD ME TO BRING IT TO ONE OF THE BMW DEALERS TO GET IT FIX WHICH I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR. I CHECKED AT ONE OF THE BMW DEALERSHIPS AND THEY TOLD ME IT WILL COST ME MORE THAN $1000.00 TO FIX THE PASSENGER\'S SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR. I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY MY CAR IS NOT UNDER THEIR RECALL LIST WHEN MY CAR MATCHES THE EXACT DESCRIPTION OF THE RECALL THEY ARE HAVING?! PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU! *TR.Mileage was 73000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33574B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in BROOKLYN, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Frontal Report #10269485

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 18, 2009.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 525. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO AIR BAG LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON MAY 18, 2009. THE LIGHTS INDICATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG FAILED AS WELL AS THE RESTRAINT FOR THE AIR BAG. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 46,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 46000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53534B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in KELLER, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10292383

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 14, 2009.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . FAILURE OF THE "VEHICLE CENTER SATELLITE MODULE". *TR.Mileage was 63000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33564B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in LAUREL, MS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10298801

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 23, 2009.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . I HAD MY 2004 BMW 525I IN THE DEALER FOR THE AIR BAG SEAT MAT RECALL IN MARCH '09 AND HAD NO PROBLEMS BEFORE WITH THE AIR BAG SYSTEM BEFORE THIS RECALL WAS PERFORMED. ON DECEMBER 23, 2009 THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A LOCAL MALL WHILE WE WERE DOING SOME CHRISTMAS SHOPPING. COME OUT FROM SHOPPING AND START THE VEHICLE TO FIND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON CLUSTER, AND THEN THE I-DRIVE STATED FAULT IN PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AS THE PREVIOUS REPAIRS WERE ONLY COMPLETED 9 MONTHS AND 4K MILES AGO, VEHICLE HAS 62K ON IT NOW. DEALER STATES FRONT CRASH SENSORS ARE BAG AND THE BILL WILL BE $700. THE REPAIRS REQUIRED THE REMOVAL OF THE BUMPER, REMOVE AND REPLACE AIR BAG SENSORS, AND PROGRAMMING. UNDER THE RECALL NHTSA STATES BMW WILL EXTEND THE WARRANTY FOR 10YRS UNLIMITED MILEAGE, THINK AGAIN BECAUSE I HAD TO PAY THIS BILL OUT OF POCKET. THE EXTENDED RECALL ONLY COVERS THE SEAT MAT I'M TOLD. I CONTACTED BMW CUSTOMER SERVICE WHO WAS NO HELP AT ALL WITH THIS PROBLEM. I DID SOME INVESTIGATING MYSELF AND FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS FAILING IN THESE VEHICLES AND WONDERING WHEN THIS WILL BE LOOKED INTO BY NHTSA? IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME PROBLEM EMAIL ME. *TR.Mileage was 62000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53574B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in JOLIET, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10323285

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 31, 2010.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . CAR SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY LUNGES FORWARD FROM A STOP, SLOW SPEEDS OR WHEN AT LOW RPMS. IT OCCURS SEVERAL TIMES PER DAY AND IT FEELS AS IF BEING REAR ENDED..Mileage was 48000 miles. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in CHATHAM, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10324351

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2009.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 545. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO RECOMMENDED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BE REPLACED; AND OFFERED TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. ADDITIONALLY, PRIOR TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN REGARDS TO A BURNING ODOR AND A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,100. .Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 73000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33594B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in FARMINGTON, UT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10339901

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 22, 2010.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 45 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT FULLY ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE DECREASED IN SPEED BUT WOULD NOT STOP. SHE WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE HIGHWAY AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC ADVISED THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND VACUUM HAD FAILED. MILEAGE 60,000. *TR.Mileage was 60000 miles. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10344193

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2010.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO GEAR WHEN TAKING OFF FROM AN ALMOST STOPPED POSITION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JUMP FORWARD VIOLENTLY. THIS HAS LAUNCHED ME INTO INTERSECTIONS AND CAUSED ME TO ALMOST REAR-END SEVERAL VEHICLES. THIS HAPPENS ON A WEEKLY BASIS OF DAILY DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS TO REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER AT A COST TO ME(VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY) EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. *TR.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33574B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in CHANHASSEN, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10345611

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 10, 2010.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 1. I IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM WITH THE 2004 BMW 545I WHICH I HAVE. I RESEARCHED THE ISSUE, WHICH I WILL EXPLAIN BELOW (IN SECTION 2 AS REQUESTED), ONLINE, AND FOUND THAT HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. I FOUND THAT IN SOME INSTANCES, BMW CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE, HOWEVER IN MANY INSTANCES, THEY DID NOT (IN SECTION 3, AS REQUESTED). 2. "THE CAR WOULD SHIFT INTO 5TH GEAR & THEN BETWEEN 35-40MPH AT A VERY LOW 1200RPM OR SO I WOULD GET THE SURGING OR SLIPPING OF THE TRANSMISSION. IT WAS A VERY LIGHT REPETITIVE HESITATION. IT ALMOST FELT LIKE THE ELECTRONICS WERE TRYING TO DECIDE WHETHER IT SHOULD STAY IN 5TH OR SHIFT BACK TO 4TH BECAUSE OF LOW RPM'S. IT WOULD HAPPEN WITH AN EXTREMELY LIGHT ACCELERATOR PRESSURE. IF YOU GAVE IT A LITTLE MORE GAS IT WOULD GO AWAY. A COUPLE TIMES I'D GET A REALLY HARSH SURGE ALMOST LIKE THE "SLAM". THE MANNER THAT THE CAR BEHAVES CAN REALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WITH THE SURGE IN THE TRANSMISSION, & THE DISTRACTION THAT IT CAUSES TO THE DRIVER. IT HAS BECOME A DISTRACTION TO ME, BEING THE DRIVER, & ALSO NOTICED BY PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE, WHEN THEY FEEL THE CAR SURGE, & THEIR IS ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. 3. I TOOK THE CAR TO A BMW DEALERSHIP, & DESCRIBED THE ISSUE. THE SERVICE ADVISOR (REPRESENTATIVE) STATED THAT THEY WOULD LOOK AT THE VEHICLE, AS THEY HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS, AS WELL. HE SAID THAT THEY WOULD PROBABLY NEED TO DO A SOFTWARE UPGRADE, OR REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. I RECEIVED THE CAR BACK, & WAS TOLD THAT THE SOFTWARE WAS UPGRADED, & TO TAKE THE VEHICLE AND SEE HOW IT DROVE. I DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME, & THE ISSUE WAS STILL THERE. THE REPAIR INVOICE SAYS THE SOFTWARE WAS NOT UPDATED. IT ALREADY HAD THE LATEST VERSION. I TOOK THE CAR BACK, AND THEY STATED THE OPERATION OF THE CAR IS NORMAL. IT IS NOT NORMAL. YOU MAY REFERENCE HTTP://WWW.BIMMERFEST.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=401524 FOR OTHER WHO HAVE HAD THE ISSUE. THE MECHATRONICS UNIT WAS REPLACED ON SOME, AND ALWAYS RESOLVED THE ISSUE. *TR.Mileage was 68438 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33514B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in ROMULUS, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 39 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10345984

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 25, 2010.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . HAD MY CAR 2004 545I (78,250 MILES) SERVICED AT BMW DEALERSHIP IN LONG ISLAND FOR A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION PAN LEAKING AT FLUID. DEALERSHIP REPLACED AND TEST DROVE BEFORE I PICKED IT UP BUT ALSO DENOTED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK ATTRIBUTED TO VACUUM PUMP/VANOS SEALS WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED SOON. AS I WAS DRIVING IT BACK TO NJ FROM LONG ISLAND DEALERSHIP I NOTICED A TRANSMISSION 'KICK/JERK/SURGE' AS CAR DECELERATED SEVERAL TIMES. DROVE THE CAR TO THE MARKET ON SUNDAY (7/25/2010) AND ON THE WAY BACK WARNING ENGINE MALFUNCTION STATING 'ENGINE OPERATING AT REDUCED OUTPUT'. EMAILED THE BMW SA IN LONG ISLAND THAT REPLACED DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION PAN/AT FLUID AND HE FELT IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OIL LEAK AND BAD VACUUM PUMP/SEALS AND HAVE IT LOOKED AT ASAP. MY LOCAL BMW SA IN NJ JUST EMAILED ME TODAY (7/28/2010) STATING: "LOOKS LIKE THE TRANS IS BAD WAITING FOR BMWNA TO GET BACK TO US WE SENT THEM ALL THE FAULTS SORRY FOR THE BAD NEWS" REPORTS OF THESE TYPE OF TRANSMISSION 'SURGE' IS NOT ISOLATED TO 2004 545I MODEL BUT TO MANY 5-SERIES UP TO 2008 AS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING FORUM: HTTP://WWW.BIMMERFEST.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=401524 THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED NOT ON A LOCAL DEALERSHIP BUT ON A CORPORATE, WITH GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT, LEVEL AS IT POSES SERIOUS RISKS TO ALL DRIVERS. *TR.Mileage was 78250 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33564B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in SECAUCUS, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Air Bags

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10356333

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 08, 2010.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . I OWN A 2004 545I AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT OR ANYTHING IN THIS CAR. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL AUTO SHOP TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED AND IT SHOWED THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT WAS FAULTY. WHEN I RESEARCHED IT ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND A RECALL FOR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR WHICH SPECIFICALLY FIT MY 2004 545I BMW. WHEN I CALLED THE BMW DEALERSHIP THEY CLAIMED THAT MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND IT WOULD COST ME ABOUT $1200.00 TO FIX! HOW CAN THIS BE WHEN THE RECALL SPECIFICALLY FITS THE DESCRIPTION OF MY VEHICLE? PLEASE HELP!! *TR.Mileage was 75000 miles. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in LYNDEN, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Electrical System

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Electrical System Report #10358268

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 25, 2010.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 04 BMW 545 ELECTRICAL FAILURE MPM. *TR.Mileage was 98000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33564B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in CHARLOTTE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Steering

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Steering Report #10367336

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 23, 2010.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STEERING . BMW 2004 545I ACTIVE STEERING PROBLEM. MY STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY SHIFTED TO THE RIGHT. THE ACTIVE STEERING LIGHT WENT ON. NOW THE CAR DRIVES STRAIGHT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TILTED TO THE RIGHT. THIS IS CAUSED BY THE BATTERY VOLTAGE DROP. CAR STARTS TO SHUT DOWN MAJOR COMPONENTS ACTIVE STEERING, TRANSMISSION, NAVIGATION, AND I-DRIVE SYSTEM WHICH CONTROLS THE WHOLE CARS ELECTRONICS. SCARY WHEN YOU HAVE A 8 MONTH OLD KID IN A CAR. *TR.Mileage was 82000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33524B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in ANSONIA, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Air Bags Frontal

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Frontal Report #10368359

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 06, 2010.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 545I (NA). THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MALFUNCTION CONTINUED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG SENOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 91,000. .Mileage was 91000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33534B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in NEW YORK, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Electrical System

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Electrical System Report #10384479

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 16, 2010.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE TO USE HIS SUBMITTED EMAIL AS THE ACTUAL COMPLAINT. OUR 2004 BMW 530I HAD THE DRIVER'S HEATED SEAT CATCH FIRE. I AM NOT GETTING MUCH HELP FROM BMW ON THIS MATTER. TO ME, THIS IS ONE HELLUVA OF AN EASY WAY TO CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT. ONLY BECAUSE OF MY PARTNER'S QUICK THINKING AND TURNING OFF THE HEATER WAS SHE ABLE TO STOP THE FIRE. IT WAS HOT ENOUGH THAT IT MELTED THE FOAM (TOXIC I AM SURE) IN THE SEAT. SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPENING WHILE YOU ARE GOING DOWN THE ROAD IS RIGHT UP THERE WITH TOYOTA AND THEIR ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. EITHER WAY A MAJOR ACCIDENT CAN HAPPEN. NOT TO MENTION THAT A PERSON COULD BE SEVERELY BURNED. WHILE THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY THIS SEAT HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED. THE DRIVER OF THE CAR WEIGHS IN AT ABOUT 120 POUNDS. FROM CHECKING THE INTERNET THERE SEEMS TO BE A QUITE A NUMBER OF SUCH INSTANCES. THANK YOU SCOTT THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. .Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73584B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in SISTERS, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Seats

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Seats Report #10390099

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 15, 2011.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEATS . FIRE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 545I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WITH THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HEATER ENGAGED, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR AND THE SEAT BEGAN SMOKING. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE HEATER AND NOTICED A BURNED HOLE IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V575000 (SEATS: FRONT ASSEMBLY: SEAT HEATER/COOLER) HE THEN CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 66,600. .Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 66000 miles. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in ROCHESTER, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Air Bags Frontal

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Frontal Report #10396845

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 19, 2011.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS OF DRIVING, MY AIRBAG FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD TRIPPED THREE TIMES. THE THIRD TIME I BROUGHT IT IN, I RESEARCHED ON A RECALL FOR THE PASSENGER SENSOR. I PRINTED OUT THE PAGE FROM SAFERCAR.GOV, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY VIN# DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY. THE RECALL SPECIFICALLY STATED FOR MY BMW 545I 2004. I AM NOT HAPPY DUE TO THE FACT THAT YOU BUY A CAR AND FOR SOMETHING THAT CANNOT WEAR OUT BRAKES... *TR.Mileage was 109000 miles. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in CA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Frontal Report #10396937

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2011.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 545. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND PASSENGER RESTRAINT LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATING ON THE DASH BOARD. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,200..Mileage was 78000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33594B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in FREEMONT, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10398970

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2011.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . IT WAS A RECALL FOR BRAKE FLUID PUMP CHECK VALVE OIL LEAK, AND THEY REPLACED VACUUM HOSE, DID NOT FIXED FLUID LEAK . FLUID IS STILL LEAKING A SMALL AMOUNT. .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33584B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in LISLE, IL. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10407617

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 20, 2011.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A BMW 2004 545. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V446000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM) YET THE VACUUM PUMP WAS STILL LEAKING. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE VACUUM PUMP WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE RECALL REPAIR AND THEY ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE RECALL REMEDY AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,570. .Mileage was 93570 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33554B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in KILLENN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Electrical System

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Electrical System Report #10409245

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 24, 2010.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 545I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THERE WERE VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLES I-DRIVE WOULD MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE RADIO TO FAIL, GPS, AND HE WAS UNABLE TO MAKE PHONE CALLS FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SPEEDOMETER ALSO DISPLAYED 0 INSTEAD OF THE ACTUAL MPH THAT WAS BEING DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 88,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. .Mileage was 88000 miles. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in UPPER MARLBORO, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10418216

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 30, 2011.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD AT LOW SPEEDS SUCH AS PARKING; 4 TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH, WHEN I AM PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE HAS LUNGED FORWARD. 2 OF THOSE 4 TIMES, I ALMOST HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD SHIFTED FROM REVERSE, TO DRIVE, AND JUST TAKEN MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE, AND THE VEHICLE JUMPED FORWARD. THE DEALER HAS CONTINUED TO SAY THAT THINGS ARE OK AND NORMAL. THEY ARE NOT NORMAL. ADDITIONALLY, I HAVE OTHER SHIFTING ISSUES BELOW: --35MPH (5TH TO 6TH HESITATION) 5-6 HARD SHIFT (SPORT MODE GOING 45-55 MPH) SLOW TO ENGAGE REVERSE -- GEAR SHIFTING IN GENERAL IS JUST SLOPPY (THE LOANER THAT THE DEALER PROVIDED, SHIFTED GREAT). *TR.Mileage was 79000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33514B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in ROMULUS, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Steering

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Steering Report #10418480

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 2011.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STEERING . I OWNED A 2004 BMW 525I E60 HAD "ACTIVE STEERING FAULT CAME ON AT ALL TIME .THE DEALER WANTS 4000USD TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT THE STEERING CONTROL IS FINE . I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE HAD RELATED TO STEERING ANGLE SENSOR DEFECTIVE FROM BMW FACTORY AND DEALERS IN US DID NOT WANT TO FIX THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. THIS PROBLEMS HAD HAPPENED TO ALL BMW'S . ALL OVER THE BLOGS .CUSTOMERS HAD FILED A COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS ISSUE. PLEASE LOOKING INTO THIS PROBLEM(S). *TR.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53504B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in PFLUGERVILLE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Electronic Stability Control

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Electronic Stability Control Report #10436926

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 18, 2011.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . ACTIVE STEERING FAULT LIGHT AND THE PASSENGER RESTRAINING SYSTEM LIGHTS COME ON AFTER CAR PARKED FOR OVER A WEEK DURING A TRIP OUT. SEVERAL FORUMS HAVE INDICATED SIMILAR FAILURE WITH EXCESSIVE REPAIR COSTS FROM DEALER. *TR.Mileage was 950050 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53574B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Steering

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Steering Report #10436926

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 18, 2011.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STEERING . ACTIVE STEERING FAULT LIGHT AND THE PASSENGER RESTRAINING SYSTEM LIGHTS COME ON AFTER CAR PARKED FOR OVER A WEEK DURING A TRIP OUT. SEVERAL FORUMS HAVE INDICATED SIMILAR FAILURE WITH EXCESSIVE REPAIR COSTS FROM DEALER. *TR.Mileage was 950050 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53574B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Exterior Lighting

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Exterior Lighting Report #10438980

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 17, 2011.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . WARNING NOTICE ON "I DRIVE" SYSTEM THAT THERE WAS AN EMERGENCY WITH THE LIGHTING SYSTEM AND THE CAR SHOULD BE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY. DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS NO LONGER WORKED, EMERGENCY FLASHERS WERE INOPERATIVE AND HEADLIGHTS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER THE NEXT DAY AND THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED WITH AN UPDATE TO THE "I DRIVE" SOFTWARE LEADING ME TO BELIEVE THAT BMW IS AWARE OF THIS VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE BUT HAS CHOSEN TO IGNORE IT UNTIL OWNERS EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM AND THEN THE OWNER HAS TO PAY FOR THE UPDATE TO CORRECT THE SOFTWARE GLITCH. MY COST WAS $320.92. *TR.Mileage was 89655 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73554B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in BOGART, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Electrical System

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Electrical System Report #10438980

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 17, 2011.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . WARNING NOTICE ON "I DRIVE" SYSTEM THAT THERE WAS AN EMERGENCY WITH THE LIGHTING SYSTEM AND THE CAR SHOULD BE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY. DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS NO LONGER WORKED, EMERGENCY FLASHERS WERE INOPERATIVE AND HEADLIGHTS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER THE NEXT DAY AND THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED WITH AN UPDATE TO THE "I DRIVE" SOFTWARE LEADING ME TO BELIEVE THAT BMW IS AWARE OF THIS VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE BUT HAS CHOSEN TO IGNORE IT UNTIL OWNERS EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM AND THEN THE OWNER HAS TO PAY FOR THE UPDATE TO CORRECT THE SOFTWARE GLITCH. MY COST WAS $320.92. *TR.Mileage was 89655 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73554B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in BOGART, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Air Bags Frontal

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Frontal Report #10440042

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 10, 2011.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . BMW REFUSED TO FIX THE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA08001 AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 08V384000 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING. *TR.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33514B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in KISSIMMEE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10440042

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 10, 2011.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . BMW REFUSED TO FIX THE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA08001 AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 08V384000 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING. *TR.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33514B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in KISSIMMEE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Seats

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Seats Report #10445684

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 27, 2012.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEATS . SEAT-WARMER OVERHEATED, BURNING HOLES THROUGH THE LEATHER DRIVER'S SEAT, CAUSING MINOR SKIN BURNS BEFORE TERMINATING USE OF UNIT. OVER THE PAST TWO MONTHS, I HAD NOTICED A BURNING ODOR IN THE CAR PERIODICALLY, BUT NEITHER I NOR MY MECHANIC HAD BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF THE ODOR. ON 1/27/12, I FELT THE EXTREME HEAT IN MY SEAT WHILE DRIVING, AND FOUND TWO CHARRED HOLES IN THE LEATHER SEAT. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THERE WAS NOT A FIRE PER SE, BUT IN ORDER TO REGISTER THE FACT THAT THERE WAS (MINOR) INJURY ATTRIBUTED TO ONE PERSON, THIS FORM REQUIRED STATING "YES" TO THE QUESTION REGARDING FIRE. I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT THIS FAILURE COULD CERTAINLY LEAD TO FIRE IF CONTINUED USE OF THE UNIT HAD OCCURRED. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 124631 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73504B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in GRAND ISLAND, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Steering

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Steering Report #10447318

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 17, 2011.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STEERING . THE ACTIVE STEERING MALFUNTION LIGHT CAME ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED APROX. 30 DEG OFF CENTER. THE CAR DRIVES FINE BUT THE WHEEL IS STUCK 30 DEG OFF CENTER. *TR.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANB33555B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in HOLLYWOOD, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Air Bags

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10448044

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 16, 2012.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR TRIGGERS THE SAFETY WARNING LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME. IT MAY AFFECT THE AIRBAG OPERABLE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND WAS SUBJECT OF A VOLUNTARY RECALL PROGRAM IN 2008 BY BMW. DESPITE MANY OTHER CAR OWNERS (AS EVIDENCED BY COMPLAINTS TO NHTSA AND ONLINE CAR FORUMS), INCLUDING MYSELF, HAVING THIS ISSUE AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE RECALL PROGRAM FOR CARS OF THE MAKE AND YEAR OF THE PRODUCTION, ONLY 200K WITHIN A SPECIFIC VIN RANGE WERE RECALLED. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53574B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in IRVINE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Seats

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Seats Report #10448044

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 16, 2012.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEATS . THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR TRIGGERS THE SAFETY WARNING LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME. IT MAY AFFECT THE AIRBAG OPERABLE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND WAS SUBJECT OF A VOLUNTARY RECALL PROGRAM IN 2008 BY BMW. DESPITE MANY OTHER CAR OWNERS (AS EVIDENCED BY COMPLAINTS TO NHTSA AND ONLINE CAR FORUMS), INCLUDING MYSELF, HAVING THIS ISSUE AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE RECALL PROGRAM FOR CARS OF THE MAKE AND YEAR OF THE PRODUCTION, ONLY 200K WITHIN A SPECIFIC VIN RANGE WERE RECALLED. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53574B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in IRVINE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler Report #10448333

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 03, 2012.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 5 SERIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SMELLED SMOKE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT WARMER BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE SEAT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS LATER CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SEAT WARMER WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE ANY INJURIES. THE HEATED SEAT WARMER WAS DISENGAGED AS A TEMPORARY REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53574B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in NARBERTH, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Seat Belts

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Seat Belts Report #10449031

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 22, 2012.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAULT. *TR.Mileage was 95000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53514B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in ST.LOUIS, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Air Bags

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10449031

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 22, 2012.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAULT. *TR.Mileage was 95000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53514B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in ST.LOUIS, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10455361

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 14, 2012.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . MY CAR HAS THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION MESSAGE ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN AND ALSO THE SEATBELT LIGHT AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT ARE ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THERE IS A RECALL FOR SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR BELOW AND AS YOU CAN SEE MY CAR FALLS WITHIN THE CRITERIA AS THE CARS AFFECTED BY THE RECALL BUT A VISIT TO MY LOCAL BMW DEALER REVEALED THAT THERE WAS NO ACTIVE RECALLS UNDER MY VIN NUMBER. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY AND THE RISK OF BEING SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT BMW SHOULD REPLACE IN MY CAR UNDER THE RECALL AS IT HAS THE SAME MALFUNCTIONING PART SUCH AS THE CARS LISTED BELOW. RECALL ID # 57362 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL RECALL DATE AUG 05, 2008 RECALL DATE: AUG 05, 2008 MODEL AFFECTED: 2006 BMW 3-SERIES SUMMARY: BMW IS RECALLING 200,000 MY 2006 3 SERIES SPORT SEAT, MY 2004-2006 5 SERIES STANDARD AND SPORT SEAT, AND MY 2004-2006 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES. DEPENDING ON THE MANNER AND FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S ENTRY AND EXIT, SMALL CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE MAT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM, WILL BE DEACTIVATED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG "ON-OFF" LAMP WILL BE ILLUMINATED. CONSEQUENCES: IN THIS SITUATION THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY EVEN IF A SUFFICIENTLY SEVERE ACCIDENT WOULD OCCUR AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL REWORK THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT SO THAT EXTERNAL FORCE APPLICATION TO THE SEAT DOES NOT CAUSE A CRACK TO THE MAT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2008. BMW WILL ALSO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THESE VEHICLES TO 10 YEARS FROM FIRST REGISTRATION WITHOUT ANY MILEAGE LIMIT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417. POTENTIAL UNITS AFFECTED: 200000 NOTES: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC *JS.Mileage was 102000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA735X4B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in HARTFORD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Seat Belts

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Seat Belts Report #10455361

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 14, 2012.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . MY CAR HAS THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION MESSAGE ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN AND ALSO THE SEATBELT LIGHT AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT ARE ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THERE IS A RECALL FOR SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR BELOW AND AS YOU CAN SEE MY CAR FALLS WITHIN THE CRITERIA AS THE CARS AFFECTED BY THE RECALL BUT A VISIT TO MY LOCAL BMW DEALER REVEALED THAT THERE WAS NO ACTIVE RECALLS UNDER MY VIN NUMBER. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY AND THE RISK OF BEING SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT BMW SHOULD REPLACE IN MY CAR UNDER THE RECALL AS IT HAS THE SAME MALFUNCTIONING PART SUCH AS THE CARS LISTED BELOW. RECALL ID # 57362 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL RECALL DATE AUG 05, 2008 RECALL DATE: AUG 05, 2008 MODEL AFFECTED: 2006 BMW 3-SERIES SUMMARY: BMW IS RECALLING 200,000 MY 2006 3 SERIES SPORT SEAT, MY 2004-2006 5 SERIES STANDARD AND SPORT SEAT, AND MY 2004-2006 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES. DEPENDING ON THE MANNER AND FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S ENTRY AND EXIT, SMALL CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE MAT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM, WILL BE DEACTIVATED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG "ON-OFF" LAMP WILL BE ILLUMINATED. CONSEQUENCES: IN THIS SITUATION THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY EVEN IF A SUFFICIENTLY SEVERE ACCIDENT WOULD OCCUR AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL REWORK THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT SO THAT EXTERNAL FORCE APPLICATION TO THE SEAT DOES NOT CAUSE A CRACK TO THE MAT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2008. BMW WILL ALSO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THESE VEHICLES TO 10 YEARS FROM FIRST REGISTRATION WITHOUT ANY MILEAGE LIMIT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417. POTENTIAL UNITS AFFECTED: 200000 NOTES: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC *JS.Mileage was 102000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA735X4B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in HARTFORD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Seats

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Seats Report #10455361

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 14, 2012.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEATS . MY CAR HAS THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION MESSAGE ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN AND ALSO THE SEATBELT LIGHT AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT ARE ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THERE IS A RECALL FOR SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR BELOW AND AS YOU CAN SEE MY CAR FALLS WITHIN THE CRITERIA AS THE CARS AFFECTED BY THE RECALL BUT A VISIT TO MY LOCAL BMW DEALER REVEALED THAT THERE WAS NO ACTIVE RECALLS UNDER MY VIN NUMBER. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY AND THE RISK OF BEING SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT BMW SHOULD REPLACE IN MY CAR UNDER THE RECALL AS IT HAS THE SAME MALFUNCTIONING PART SUCH AS THE CARS LISTED BELOW. RECALL ID # 57362 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL RECALL DATE AUG 05, 2008 RECALL DATE: AUG 05, 2008 MODEL AFFECTED: 2006 BMW 3-SERIES SUMMARY: BMW IS RECALLING 200,000 MY 2006 3 SERIES SPORT SEAT, MY 2004-2006 5 SERIES STANDARD AND SPORT SEAT, AND MY 2004-2006 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES. DEPENDING ON THE MANNER AND FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S ENTRY AND EXIT, SMALL CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE MAT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM, WILL BE DEACTIVATED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG "ON-OFF" LAMP WILL BE ILLUMINATED. CONSEQUENCES: IN THIS SITUATION THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY EVEN IF A SUFFICIENTLY SEVERE ACCIDENT WOULD OCCUR AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL REWORK THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT SO THAT EXTERNAL FORCE APPLICATION TO THE SEAT DOES NOT CAUSE A CRACK TO THE MAT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2008. BMW WILL ALSO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THESE VEHICLES TO 10 YEARS FROM FIRST REGISTRATION WITHOUT ANY MILEAGE LIMIT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417. POTENTIAL UNITS AFFECTED: 200000 NOTES: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC *JS.Mileage was 102000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA735X4B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in HARTFORD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 5 Series 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Air Bags

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10483810

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 19, 2007.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . MY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT HAS CRACKS IN IT AND DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. MY FRONT AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THAT PART FOR MY MAKE MODEL AND YEAR BUT BMW NORTH AMERICA CLAIMS THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE LIST EVEN THOUGHT MY MAKE MODEL AND YEAR IS A PART OF THE RECALL. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER RECALLS FOR THIS PARTICULAR CAR AND AGAIN MY VIN IS NOT ON THE LIST BUT I HAVE THE ISSUES LISTED IN THE RECALL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53564B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in SAVANNAH, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Seats

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Seats Report #10483810

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 19, 2007.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEATS . MY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT HAS CRACKS IN IT AND DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. MY FRONT AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THAT PART FOR MY MAKE MODEL AND YEAR BUT BMW NORTH AMERICA CLAIMS THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE LIST EVEN THOUGHT MY MAKE MODEL AND YEAR IS A PART OF THE RECALL. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER RECALLS FOR THIS PARTICULAR CAR AND AGAIN MY VIN IS NOT ON THE LIST BUT I HAVE THE ISSUES LISTED IN THE RECALL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53564B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in SAVANNAH, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Air Bags

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10515663

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 27, 2013.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 5 SERIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND PASSENGER RESTRAINT LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79,000. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 79000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53584B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in ISSAQUAH, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10531553

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 06, 2013.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . I OWN A 2004 BMW 530I. AS I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVE-WAY, THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT MALFUNCTION LIGHT APPEARED AND HAS NOT GONE OFF. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, BEFORE I BECAME AWARE OF THE RECALL, AND HE TOLD ME IT WAS BECAUSE I PLACED MY PURSE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. AFTER SEARCHING HIS DATABASE, HE TOLD ME IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THEREFORE, I WOULD HAVE TO PAY THE TOTAL COST TO REPAIR IT. I WOULD BELIEVE THIS IF MY VEHICLE WASN'T A 2004 AND I HAVE BEEN PLACING MY PURSE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT SINCE I FIRST PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW IN 2004! *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA73574B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in FRESNO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10538134

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 18, 2013.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . IN MARCH PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT AIR BAG LIGHT TURN ON FOR NO REASON. I HAVE SEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND COME TO KNOW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE FROM BMW FOR 2004 525I SERIES. I CALL LOCAL DEALERSHIP BMW OF PLANO TEXAS AND PROVIDE THEM MY VIN NUMBER AND OTHER INFORMATION AND THEY SAID IT IS NOT COVERED. EVEN THOUGH IT IS NOTED ON NHTSA SITE THAT 100K OR 10 YRS THIS RECALL IS COVERED. NOT SURE WHAT CAN I DO AS THIS IS REAL SERIOUS ISSUE WHERE AIR BAG WILL NOT BE ENABLED EVEN IF A PASSENGER SIT IN THE SEAT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTJHT00W423. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in MURPHY, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10573629

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 18, 2014.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE CAME ON THE SCREEN OF THE IDRIVE OF THE CAR WHEN MY 76 YEAR OLD MOTHER WAS PLACED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AFTER RETURNING TO THE PARKING LOT AFTER HER DOCTOR VISIT: "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION". IT HAS BEEN ON SINCE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 143000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53534B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in WALDORF, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Seat Belts

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Seat Belts Report #10573629

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 18, 2014.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE CAME ON THE SCREEN OF THE IDRIVE OF THE CAR WHEN MY 76 YEAR OLD MOTHER WAS PLACED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AFTER RETURNING TO THE PARKING LOT AFTER HER DOCTOR VISIT: "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION". IT HAS BEEN ON SINCE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 143000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53534B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in WALDORF, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Air Bags

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10614605

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 23, 2013.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . DEACTIVATION OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND THE ILLUMINATION OF BOTH THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 110000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53594B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Seats

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Seats Report #10629275

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2013.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEATS . BMW RECALLED 2004 BMW 525I AND OTHERS FOR THE SEAT MAT SENSOR. I HAD CALLED THEM (2012-13) AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY VEHICLE (BASED ON VIN) WASNT PART OF THE RECALL. I INFORMED THEM THAT MY VEHICLE'S MAT SENSOR WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY THEM. THEY, BMW USA TOLD ME THAT MINE WAS NOT DEFECTIVE. I STILL CANT UNDERSTAND IF THE REST ARE DEFECTIVE, HOW COME MINE IS CONSIDERED NOT DEFECTIVE WHEN ITS INOPERATIVE AND SAME PROBLEM AS THOUSANDS OF OTHER 2004 525I. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53534B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in WINTER GARDEN, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Air Bags

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Air Bags Report #10629275

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2013.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . BMW RECALLED 2004 BMW 525I AND OTHERS FOR THE SEAT MAT SENSOR. I HAD CALLED THEM (2012-13) AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY VEHICLE (BASED ON VIN) WASNT PART OF THE RECALL. I INFORMED THEM THAT MY VEHICLE'S MAT SENSOR WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY THEM. THEY, BMW USA TOLD ME THAT MINE WAS NOT DEFECTIVE. I STILL CANT UNDERSTAND IF THE REST ARE DEFECTIVE, HOW COME MINE IS CONSIDERED NOT DEFECTIVE WHEN ITS INOPERATIVE AND SAME PROBLEM AS THOUSANDS OF OTHER 2004 525I. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53534B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in WINTER GARDEN, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

BMW 5 SERIES Electrical System

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Electrical System Report #10629275

BMW 5 SERIES 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2013.BMW 5 SERIES 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . BMW RECALLED 2004 BMW 525I AND OTHERS FOR THE SEAT MAT SENSOR. I HAD CALLED THEM (2012-13) AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY VEHICLE (BASED ON VIN) WASNT PART OF THE RECALL. I INFORMED THEM THAT MY VEHICLE'S MAT SENSOR WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY THEM. THEY, BMW USA TOLD ME THAT MINE WAS NOT DEFECTIVE. I STILL CANT UNDERSTAND IF THE REST ARE DEFECTIVE, HOW COME MINE IS CONSIDERED NOT DEFECTIVE WHEN ITS INOPERATIVE AND SAME PROBLEM AS THOUSANDS OF OTHER 2004 525I. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53534B. Bmw 5 Series 2004 problem was reported in WINTER GARDEN, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
     Report Your Car Problem      Go Top

Bmw 5 Series 2004 systems


Share, Email, Print



Rate BMW 5 SERIES 2004 Reliability


Excellent
Good
OK
Bad
Terrible

View Results

Do you enjoy driving your car?


Great, love it!
Yes, a very good ride
It is OK...
No, Don't like it
Definitely Not, Terrible

View Results

You might be interested in the following information from our sponsors



Bmw 5 Series 2004 Reviews


shifting delays on 1994 bmw 740i

Question? My door lock do not work and my battery is dead. I was told there is a positive connection beneath the car by the passenger side, which will give enough power to unlock the doors if hook up to a power pack. I am a owner of a 2000 4.4i X5

This car cathes on fire!

2003 BMW 525 catches on fire, could kill you!

i turned my car on and the steering wheel is so hard to turn that i cant drive it...what could have caused this?, because it is also shutting off by itself.

there are more scencor problems with these cars than any other car in the world.you think i would learn after five of them,BUT this time i'm done

what can cause a bmw 252i to shut down while driving at any speed?

hi there i have 730i 2003 bmw and today when i start the car and went to take of it dint go in gear its a automatic car and its givin a sign saying transmission fail safe can any one help me with this problem

My 90 525i automatic trans doesnt shift right when cold whats the problem

We brought our daughter a 2000 323i BMW, a few weeks after purchasing the car the car will not short into reverse. This was a gift and our daughter was so happy, we spent a good amount of money on this car, it is in excellant condition, only has 5

I have a 2004 BMW 330ci with 120K miles. All of a sudden the steering wheel is very hard to turn and I can't make 45 degree turns. Do you have any idea on what might be wrong? Thank you.

i had a bmw525i2002 it runs good but it happen sometimes when you down shift its stall can you give a good advise what wrong with it and how to fix it..


Discuss BMW 5 SERIES 2004


No comments have been provided.


Bmw 5 Series 2004 Service Bulletins

BMW 5 SERIES 2004