BMW 745I Recalls

The BMW 745i has 2 recalls covering the 2002 and 2003 model years, with both carrying equal severity and each capable of causing the engine to stall and potentially leave the driver unable to restart the vehicle. On 2003 models, a software error can cause the two Valvetronic motor banks that control engine valve operation to fall out of sync, stalling the engine in a way that may prevent a restart. On 2002 models, the electric fuel pump runs at a speed that gradually wears its internal components, and once the fuel tank drops to one-third full or below, the damaged pump can no longer supply enough fuel to keep the engine running. Adding fuel to the tank can allow a restart, but the underlying pump wear persists until the pump is replaced.