2002 BMW 745I brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 15 complaints for the 2002 BMW 745I, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 92,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 92,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Brakes failed for 2nd time in 2 weeks, resulting in fender damage to 3 vehicles; accident occured at 5 MPH. The same failure had occured 2 weeks earlier (without any damages), and the local BMW dealership "repaired" the brake wheel sensors, stating this was the cause of the brake failure. There was no emergency brake handle that could be used in such an emergency (only a button on the dash).
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 BMW 745I. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed oil on the ground underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated there was a leak in the brake vacuum pump. NHTSA recall campaign number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired.
Brakes problems in other years
- 2008
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- 2005
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- 2002