2004 BMW 5 Series recalls
The 2004 BMW 5 Series has 6 safety recalls. Here is what each one means, the risk, and the free fix.
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2004–2010 BMW 5 Series & 2004–2010 BMW 6 Series + 2 more
Electrical system recall · 12V126
BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-SERIES, model year 2004-2010 6-SERIES, model year 2006-2010 M5, and model year 2007-2010 M6 vehicles.
2004–2010 BMW 5 Series & 2004–2010 BMW 6 Series + 1 more
Brakes recall · 10V446
BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, and model year 2002-2008 7-SERIES vehicles.
2004–2006 BMW 5 Series & 2004–2006 BMW X3 + 1 more
Airbag recall · 08V384
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.
2003–2004 BMW 7 Series & 2004 BMW 5 Series
Seats recall · 04V575
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with front seat heating systems, upon entering and exiting the vehicle, excessive contact with the side bolster that is contained in the…
2004 BMW 5 Series & 2004 BMW 6 Series + 2 more
Powertrain & transmission recall · 04V344
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8 and 12 cylinder engines, the digital engine management control (emc) units were not produced according to specifications.
2004 BMW 5 Series & 2004 BMW 6 Series
Fuel system recall · 04V303
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8-CYLINDER engines, a circular retention clip at the quick-release coupling along the fuel supply line was inadvertently not installed.
Other BMW 5 Series years
FAQ
Does the 2004 BMW 5 Series have any recalls?
Yes. The 2004 BMW 5 Series has 6 open or past safety recalls in NHTSA data: 12V126 (electrical system); 10V446 (brakes); 08V384 (airbag); 04V575 (seats); 04V344 (powertrain & transmission); 04V303 (fuel system). A recall only applies to your car if its VIN is included.
Are 2004 BMW 5 Series recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
How do I check my 2004 BMW 5 Series for recalls?
Enter your 17-character VIN (on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb) on our VIN check page or at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any BMW dealer.