BMW 545 owners have reported 14 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems | |
| Power Assist Brake Vacuum problems | |
| Brakes Failed problems | |
| Brake Fluid Leak problems |
My passenger side air bag light and seat belt light are both on at all times. The on board computer says fault in passenger side seat belt or seat belt tensioner. Also the back brakes don't work at all but the front ones do. Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 BMW 545i. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA recall campaign id number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum) and now the vacuum pump was leaking. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 BMW 545i. While driving approximately 5 mph and applying pressure to the brake pedal the contact stated the vehicle would not come to a stop. The contact had to apply excessive pressure to the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to stop. Read details...
Brake failure. Read details...
Tl - the contact owns a 2004 BMW 545i. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he engaged the brakes but the vehicle took longer to came to a complete stop. Also, the contact mentioned that brake fluid was leaking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. Read details...