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2002 BMW 745li

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 19 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
4.4L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Premium 16 24 19 468

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 02V150000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP RUNS AT A ROTATIONAL SPEED THAT COULD RESULT IN REDUCED LUBRICATION OF ITS INTERNAL COMPONENTS. OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, WEAR-INDUCED INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE FUEL PUMP COULD RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE WHEN THE FUEL TANK CONTAINS ONE-THIRD OR LESS OF ITS MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY.

Campaign 03V240000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

57 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 10 Air Bags 10 Power Train 8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2002 BMW 745li?

EPA figures for the 2002 BMW 745li reach 19 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2002 BMW 745li?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 BMW 745li. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2002 BMW 745li?

Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA for the 2002 BMW 745li, most often about: Electrical System, Air Bags, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.