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2003 BMW 745i recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2003 BMW 745i. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2003 BMW 745i recalls, newest first

August 26, 2003NHTSA 03V3240002,400 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the engine oil filter drain plug may be insufficiently tightened. This could lead to loosening of the plug causing an initial oil spray and a subsequent oil leak.
Consequence
If a large amount of oil loss occurs, engine damage may result. Depending on the extent of the damage, a crash could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the torque of the oil filter drain plug and, if necessary, retighten the drain plug with the correctly specified torque. Owner notification began on September 12, 2003. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 1, 2003NHTSA 03V2400005,470 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
On certain passenger vehicles, due to a software error, a desynchronization of the valvetronic motors for engine banks I and II may occur. If this occurs, the engine could stall.
Consequence
In those cases, the driver may not be able to restart the engine. Depending on the level of engine roughness, or stalling, as well as traffic conditions and the driver's reactions, this could lead to a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the digital engine management control unit. Owner notification began July 8, 2003. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 2003 BMW 745i with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes7
  2. Power train › Automatic transmission5
  3. Air bags4
  4. Engine4
  5. Power train4

Other BMW 745i years

Other 2003 BMW models

Most recalled 2003 vehicles

  1. 2003 Honda Accord (24 recalls)
  2. 2003 Honda Civic (24 recalls)
  3. 2003 Honda Odyssey (15 recalls)
  4. 2003 Subaru Outback (15 recalls)
  5. 2003 Subaru Legacy (15 recalls)
All of 2003’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2003 BMW 745i have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2003 BMW 745i recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 BMW 745i?
32 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.