2002 BMW X5
3 recalls, 136 complaints - 114 TSBs
17V047000 Jan 20, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may hav... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-741... Read more
03V032000 Feb 4, 2003
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CONNECTION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TO THE STEEL ROPE OF THE TENSIONER DOES NOT MEET BMW SPECIFICATIONS. IN SEVERE FRONTAL CRASHES, THIS CONNECTION CAN DETACH.
Consequence
IF THE CONNECTION DETACHES, THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE SAFETY BELT IS LIKELY TO BE IMPAIRED, AND SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER COULD OCCUR THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE MITIGATED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT TENSIONER AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THESE PARTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE... Read more
03V001000 Jan 9, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE FRONT BRAKE LINE TO SLIP OUT OF THE RETAINING BRACKET LOCATED AT THE FRONT STRUT. THE BRAKE HOSE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE BRAKE LINE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TIRE AND BE SUBJECTED TO WEAR AND ABRASION.
Consequence
THIS COULD INITIALLY CAUSE SOME BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, AND EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. THERE COULD BE A NOTICEABLE REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCE IF A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE OCCURS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL RETAINING CLIP TO FURTHER SECURE THE BRAKE LINE TO THE FRONT STRUT. ADDITIONALLY, IF INSPECTION OF ANY BRAKE HOSE INDICATES THAT IT HAS EXPERIENCED DAMAGE, THE HOSE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO... Read more
Complaint Statistics
136 total complaints
3 crashes 16 fires 3 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 18 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 |
| ENGINE | 7 |
| STEERING | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 18, 2025
Incident date: Jan 18, 2025
My 2018 Jeep Renegade was manufactured in 2017..There is a recall on high oil consumption for this car.My car has burned oil since it was bought l every 3 months I bring it in to dealership and it is completely empty. It has stalled right in the middlle of traffic and shut off. As the car has gone ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 18, 2025
Incident date: Jan 18, 2025
4100 Miles - Asked service dept. at dealership to check for noise coming from underside of vehicle. No service was completed. 4800 Miles - Asked service dept. at dealership to check again for noise on suspension. Service indicated it was a parking brake cable that was rubbing. 9800 Miles - Asked s... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 25, 2023
Incident date: Mar 6, 2021
The fuel filter under the engine began leaking diesel fuel on the hot engine which ignited a fire.
Fire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Apr 9, 2021
Incident date: Mar 17, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE HOOD INADVERTENTLY UNLATCHED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE HOOD SHOCKS AND HOOD HINGES TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 1, 2021
Incident date: Mar 17, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DID NOT SECURE THE VEHICLE'S HOOD LATCH WHEN HE PUT THE HOOD DOWN. THE CONTACT THEN DROVE THE VEHICLE AT 35 MPH, WHEN THE HOOD FLUNG UP. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. BMW OF NORTH LIBERTY (525 MADISON AVE, NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317) WAS C... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 31, 2021
Incident date: Mar 2, 2021
CAR WAS PARKED. I TRIED TO UNLOCK MY CAR WITH THE KEY FOB AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I UNLOCKED THE DOOR WITH THE KEY AND AFTER GETTING IN THE CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM WOULD NOT WORK. AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM I FOUND THAT THE GMIII CONTROLS THE CENTRAL LOCKING AS WELL AS OTHER ITEMS LIKE THE WINDSHIEL... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 31, 2021
Incident date: Mar 2, 2021
CAR WAS PARKED. I TRIED TO UNLOCK MY CAR WITH THE KEY FOB AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I UNLOCKED THE DOOR WITH THE KEY AND AFTER GETTING IN THE CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM WOULD NOT WORK. AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM I FOUND THAT THE GMIII CONTROLS THE CENTRAL LOCKING AS WELL AS OTHER ITEMS LIKE THE WINDSHIEL... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 31, 2021
Incident date: Mar 2, 2021
CAR WAS PARKED. I TRIED TO UNLOCK MY CAR WITH THE KEY FOB AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I UNLOCKED THE DOOR WITH THE KEY AND AFTER GETTING IN THE CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM WOULD NOT WORK. AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM I FOUND THAT THE GMIII CONTROLS THE CENTRAL LOCKING AS WELL AS OTHER ITEMS LIKE THE WINDSHIEL... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Oct 23, 2020
Incident date: Aug 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AT VEHICLE START-UP. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V047000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT SPOKE W... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 23, 2020
Incident date: Aug 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AT VEHICLE START-UP. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V047000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT SPOKE W... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 5, 2020
Incident date: Nov 5, 2019
WAS DRIVING HOME AND MY DASH LIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH ON AND OFF AFTER I SHUT THE CAR OFF MY AND PULLED THE KEYS OUT MY LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHT STAYED ON THE NEXT MORNING MY BATTERY WAS DEAD. SO I PULLED THE BATTERY AND CHARGED IT NOW WHEN I CONNECT THE BATTERY ALL MY LIGHTS FLASH RANDOMLY WITH NO KE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 5, 2020
Incident date: Nov 5, 2019
WAS DRIVING HOME AND MY DASH LIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH ON AND OFF AFTER I SHUT THE CAR OFF MY AND PULLED THE KEYS OUT MY LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHT STAYED ON THE NEXT MORNING MY BATTERY WAS DEAD. SO I PULLED THE BATTERY AND CHARGED IT NOW WHEN I CONNECT THE BATTERY ALL MY LIGHTS FLASH RANDOMLY WITH NO KE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 5, 2020
Incident date: Nov 5, 2019
WAS DRIVING HOME AND MY DASH LIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH ON AND OFF AFTER I SHUT THE CAR OFF MY AND PULLED THE KEYS OUT MY LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHT STAYED ON THE NEXT MORNING MY BATTERY WAS DEAD. SO I PULLED THE BATTERY AND CHARGED IT NOW WHEN I CONNECT THE BATTERY ALL MY LIGHTS FLASH RANDOMLY WITH NO KE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 29, 2020
Incident date: Mar 29, 2020
THE DASHBOARD WENT DARK, ONLY GAUGE THAT WORKED WAS THE TACHOMETER WHICH I COULDNT SEE BECAUSE I HAD NO DASHBOARD LIGHTS. STOPPED VEHICLE AND TOOK THE KEYS OUT COULDNT TURN MY LIGHTS OFF HAD NO TURN SIGNALS,THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON ALL NIGHT LONG KILLING THE BATTERY I TRIED EVERY FUSE. ALSO MY HEA... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 29, 2020
Incident date: Mar 29, 2020
THE DASHBOARD WENT DARK, ONLY GAUGE THAT WORKED WAS THE TACHOMETER WHICH I COULDNT SEE BECAUSE I HAD NO DASHBOARD LIGHTS. STOPPED VEHICLE AND TOOK THE KEYS OUT COULDNT TURN MY LIGHTS OFF HAD NO TURN SIGNALS,THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON ALL NIGHT LONG KILLING THE BATTERY I TRIED EVERY FUSE. ALSO MY HEA... Read more
Fire
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 29, 2020
Incident date: Mar 29, 2020
THE DASHBOARD WENT DARK, ONLY GAUGE THAT WORKED WAS THE TACHOMETER WHICH I COULDNT SEE BECAUSE I HAD NO DASHBOARD LIGHTS. STOPPED VEHICLE AND TOOK THE KEYS OUT COULDNT TURN MY LIGHTS OFF HAD NO TURN SIGNALS,THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON ALL NIGHT LONG KILLING THE BATTERY I TRIED EVERY FUSE. ALSO MY HEA... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS
Oct 4, 2019
Incident date: Mar 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW X5. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V047000 (AIR BAGS), THE HORN ACTIVATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FIVE TIMES TO BMW OF MURRAY (LOCATED AT 4735 STATE ST, MURRAY, UT 84107, (801) 262-2479) FOR REPAIRS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. AFT... Read more
STEERING
Oct 4, 2019
Incident date: Mar 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW X5. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V047000 (AIR BAGS), THE HORN ACTIVATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FIVE TIMES TO BMW OF MURRAY (LOCATED AT 4735 STATE ST, MURRAY, UT 84107, (801) 262-2479) FOR REPAIRS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. AFT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 4, 2019
Incident date: Mar 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW X5. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V047000 (AIR BAGS), THE HORN ACTIVATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FIVE TIMES TO BMW OF MURRAY (LOCATED AT 4735 STATE ST, MURRAY, UT 84107, (801) 262-2479) FOR REPAIRS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. AFT... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 23, 2019
Incident date: Sep 13, 2019
RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM DMV OF VIRGINIA THAT THE AIR BAG IS RECALLED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UPON CALLING THE BMW RECALL LINE, THEY SAID THE RECALL IS NEW AND IS DATED JANUARY 2019. SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BAG REPLACED AT FLOW BMW IN WINSTON-SALEM, NC ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2019, THEY INFORME... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 19, 2019
Incident date: Sep 17, 2019
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V015000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND THEY REQUESTED A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE STEERING WHEEL. ONCE THE MANUFA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 25, 2019
Incident date: Feb 15, 2019
TAKATA INFLATOR REPLACES ON DRIVERS AIRBAG REPLACED APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO. THEN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT SHOWED DEFECTIVE SENSOR. BMW SAID THE WOULD EXTEND WARRANTY 15 YEARS BUT CAR IS NOW 17 YEARS OLD. HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIR OUT OF POCKET. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE GENERAL MODULE FOR REMOTE OPENING ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 25, 2019
Incident date: Feb 15, 2019
TAKATA INFLATOR REPLACES ON DRIVERS AIRBAG REPLACED APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO. THEN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT SHOWED DEFECTIVE SENSOR. BMW SAID THE WOULD EXTEND WARRANTY 15 YEARS BUT CAR IS NOW 17 YEARS OLD. HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIR OUT OF POCKET. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE GENERAL MODULE FOR REMOTE OPENING ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 14, 2019
Incident date: Jan 3, 2019
THE SUSPENSION/SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS ROTTED. ALSO, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS WACKY. MY SPEEDOMETER AND ABS LIGHT TURN ON AND OFF - INCLUDING MY ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION LIGHT FLASH ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECK AND THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION.
SUSPENSION
Jan 14, 2019
Incident date: Jan 3, 2019
THE SUSPENSION/SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS ROTTED. ALSO, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS WACKY. MY SPEEDOMETER AND ABS LIGHT TURN ON AND OFF - INCLUDING MY ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION LIGHT FLASH ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECK AND THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 14, 2019
Incident date: Jan 3, 2019
THE SUSPENSION/SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS ROTTED. ALSO, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS WACKY. MY SPEEDOMETER AND ABS LIGHT TURN ON AND OFF - INCLUDING MY ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION LIGHT FLASH ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECK AND THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION.
ENGINE
Jun 7, 2018
Incident date: May 20, 2018
'TAKATA RECALL ' WHEN STARTING MY VEHICLE IT IS A ROUGH START LOTS OF SHAKING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FAIL AFTER HEATING DRIVES NORMALLY BUT DOES THIS EVERYDAY NO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT . CAR HAS SHUT OFF TWICE PRIOR WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 29, 2018
Incident date: Mar 28, 2018
VEHICLE FIRE WAS PARKED FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND OWNER WENT TO CAR AND NOTICE THAT THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE HAD A PAST TENSE FIRE. THE AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED EXPECT FOR THE ONE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. NO EXTERIOR DAMAGE NOTED TO THE VEHICLE OR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE ORIGIN WAS ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 29, 2018
Incident date: Mar 28, 2018
VEHICLE FIRE WAS PARKED FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND OWNER WENT TO CAR AND NOTICE THAT THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE HAD A PAST TENSE FIRE. THE AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED EXPECT FOR THE ONE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. NO EXTERIOR DAMAGE NOTED TO THE VEHICLE OR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE ORIGIN WAS ... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS
Mar 29, 2018
Incident date: Mar 28, 2018
VEHICLE FIRE WAS PARKED FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND OWNER WENT TO CAR AND NOTICE THAT THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE HAD A PAST TENSE FIRE. THE AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED EXPECT FOR THE ONE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. NO EXTERIOR DAMAGE NOTED TO THE VEHICLE OR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE ORIGIN WAS ... Read more
Fire
SEAT BELTS
Mar 6, 2018
Incident date: Sep 8, 2012
SEAT BELT LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON, DRIVERS SIDE MAY BE THE PROBLEM. LIGHT GOES ON AS SOON AS THE CAR IS STARTED. I BOUGHT IT USED AND LIGHT WAS ON. MILAGE WAS 91,050. BMW X5 3.0L6 DOHC 24V
SEAT BELTS
Nov 6, 2017
Incident date: Nov 6, 2017
A CODE IS BEING THROWN THAT TRANSLATES TO "SEAT BELT TENSIONER, DRIVER'S SIDE". I SEE A RECALL IN YOUR DATABASE FOR THIS ISSUE AND 2002 BMW X5'S BUT WHEN I CALL THE DEALERSHIP (BMW OF THE MAINLINE) AND PROVIDE THEM MY VIN#, THEY SAID THE RECALL DOESN'T COVER MY PARTICULAR CAR. UNSURE WHY THAT W... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Mar 10, 2017
Incident date: Jun 6, 2012
TAKATA RECALL AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE, PURCHASED FROM HOMELAND SECURITY AUCTION, HAD A LOT OF DAMAGE TO FRONT SECTION AND INTERIOR WAS TORN APART BY HOME LAND SECURITY. I SAW PICTURES OF IT ON THE INTERNET BUT THEY ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE
AIR BAGS
Mar 10, 2017
Incident date: Jun 6, 2012
TAKATA RECALL AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE, PURCHASED FROM HOMELAND SECURITY AUCTION, HAD A LOT OF DAMAGE TO FRONT SECTION AND INTERIOR WAS TORN APART BY HOME LAND SECURITY. I SAW PICTURES OF IT ON THE INTERNET BUT THEY ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE
AIR BAGS
Feb 15, 2017
Incident date: Feb 14, 2017
CAR CAN NOT BE INSPECTED BECAUSE OF AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON.
ENGINE
Aug 8, 2016
Incident date: Jan 11, 2013
TIMING CHAIN CUT.CAR DOESN'T START OR RUN.BUT WITH VERY CLEAN BODY IN & OUT.WANTS TO KNOW IF THIS SUV IS UNDER GOVT. RECALL.ODOMETER IS 130,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 18, 2016
Incident date: Jan 10, 2016
ONE DAY I GOT IN MY CAR TO GO OUT, WHEN I CLOSED THE DOOR THE LATCH WOULDN'T CATCH. I KEPT TRYING AND MY DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. AFTER WAITING A FEW HOURS I TRIED AGAIN THIS TIME STANDING OUTSIDE. THE DOOR DID CLOSE, BUT I COULD NOT GET IT BACK OPEN. THE NEXT DAY I WENT TO GET IN FROM THE OTHER SIDE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 14, 2015
Incident date: Aug 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 22, 2015
Incident date: Jun 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW X5. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 22, 2015
Incident date: Jun 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW X5. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 22, 2015
Incident date: Sep 2, 2014
IN SEPTEMBER OF 2014 MY 2002 BMW X5 FRONT PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILED IN THE DOWN POSITION. UPON TAKING IT INTO MY ORIGINAL DEALER, IT WAS MANUALLY RAISED-CLOSED AND I HAD TO RETURN DAYS LATER FOR INSTALLATION OF A NEW "REGULATOR" AT A COST OF ABOUT $500. I WAS TOLD THIS PROBLEM WAS "UNUSUA... Read more
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Jun 22, 2015
Incident date: Sep 2, 2014
IN SEPTEMBER OF 2014 MY 2002 BMW X5 FRONT PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILED IN THE DOWN POSITION. UPON TAKING IT INTO MY ORIGINAL DEALER, IT WAS MANUALLY RAISED-CLOSED AND I HAD TO RETURN DAYS LATER FOR INSTALLATION OF A NEW "REGULATOR" AT A COST OF ABOUT $500. I WAS TOLD THIS PROBLEM WAS "UNUSUA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 22, 2015
Incident date: Feb 22, 2015
DRIVING ON CRUISE CONTROL 70 MPH AND WE HEARD A BIT BAMMMMMM AND SMOKED COMING OUT OF THE CRACK OF THE DOOR . IT TOOK A MINUTE TO REALIZE THAT THE AIR BAGS HAS JUST WENT OFF FOR NOT APPARENT REASON. SCARE THE [XXX] OUT OFF ME!!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FO... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 2, 2015
Incident date: Jan 10, 2008
I REPLACED THE OIL SEPARATOR AT BMW DEALERSHIP 1/10/08 BECAUSE OIL WAS BECOMING POLLUTED WITH WATER EVEN AFTER I EXPLAINED TO DEALERSHIP PREVIOUS TIMES THE OIL LOOKED MILKY WHEN I DID A DIPSTICK CHECK. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE PART FAILED BEFORE IT CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE AND A CONDITION KNOWN AS HYD... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 29, 2014
Incident date: Dec 29, 2014
I'VE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 WINDOW REGULATORS, MY REAR HATCH SEEMS TO OPEN FOR NO REASON, MY REAR WINDOW WIPER IS WORKING WITH THE SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION, LED'S ARE GOING OUT AGAIN AND NOW THE DREADED APPARENT OIL SEPARATOR WITH TONS OF GREY SMOKE BILLOWING OUT THE BACK OF THE CAR AFTER BEING LEFT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 29, 2014
Incident date: Dec 29, 2014
I'VE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 WINDOW REGULATORS, MY REAR HATCH SEEMS TO OPEN FOR NO REASON, MY REAR WINDOW WIPER IS WORKING WITH THE SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION, LED'S ARE GOING OUT AGAIN AND NOW THE DREADED APPARENT OIL SEPARATOR WITH TONS OF GREY SMOKE BILLOWING OUT THE BACK OF THE CAR AFTER BEING LEFT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 29, 2014
Incident date: Dec 29, 2014
I'VE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 WINDOW REGULATORS, MY REAR HATCH SEEMS TO OPEN FOR NO REASON, MY REAR WINDOW WIPER IS WORKING WITH THE SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION, LED'S ARE GOING OUT AGAIN AND NOW THE DREADED APPARENT OIL SEPARATOR WITH TONS OF GREY SMOKE BILLOWING OUT THE BACK OF THE CAR AFTER BEING LEFT... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Dec 29, 2014
Incident date: Dec 29, 2014
I'VE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 WINDOW REGULATORS, MY REAR HATCH SEEMS TO OPEN FOR NO REASON, MY REAR WINDOW WIPER IS WORKING WITH THE SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION, LED'S ARE GOING OUT AGAIN AND NOW THE DREADED APPARENT OIL SEPARATOR WITH TONS OF GREY SMOKE BILLOWING OUT THE BACK OF THE CAR AFTER BEING LEFT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 17, 2014
Incident date: Apr 2, 2014
BRAKE FLUID WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO LOW BRAKE FLUID. UPON INSPECTION, BRAKE LINE HAD CORRODED AND WAS LEAKING. GIVEN THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE THIS WOULD APPEAR TO BE QUITE PREMATURE. DESCRIPTION BY MECHANIC OF OEM REPLACEMENT LINE WAS SIGNIFICANTLY MORE DURABLE THAN LINE REPLACED.
ENGINE
Apr 10, 2014
Incident date: Apr 5, 2014
OVER SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CAR ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE WE ARE DRIVING. WE CAN TURN IT ON JUST AFTER WHEN WE CAN GET THE CAR TO A SAFE SPOT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE BMW AND THEY TELL ME NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR!! THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND MY WIFE HAD ALMOST HAD A BAD ACCIDENT FOR THIS. *TR
Showing 50 of 136 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2002 BMW X5
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 14.0 | 19.0 | 16.0 | Premium | $4,800 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5) (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 14.0 | 19.0 | 16.0 | Premium | $4,800 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 12.0 | 16.0 | 14.0 | Premium | $5,500 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 BMW X5
114 manufacturer communications from 68 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 8 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 4 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 4 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 |
B310112
Apr 9, 2024
020000 SUSPENSION
Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while stationary.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
B522319
Oct 20, 2023
220000 SEATS
Second seat row blocking access to third seat row, program seat modules. Visible stitching on first row sport seat. Third seat row backrest Bowden cable routing and length change.
B660523
Oct 19, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
B660523
Oct 19, 2023
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
B660523
Oct 19, 2023
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
B540421
Oct 18, 2023
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
B540421
Oct 18, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
B170222
Sep 1, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166).
B520419
Sep 1, 2022
220000 SEATS
The driver's side (left rear) of the 60/40 split 2nd row seat may intermittently not fully latch into position on one side (inner rail).
B662419
Sep 1, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
B610120
Sep 1, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.
SIB160222
Jul 1, 2022
074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
The fuel gauge may indicate the incorrect fuel level (full and reserve).
SIB650222
Jun 1, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the Instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driv
SIB650222
Jun 1, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the Instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driv
SIB662419
Jun 1, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digi
SIB662419
Jun 1, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digi
B013118
Apr 1, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
B013118
Apr 1, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
B011618
Jan 1, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.
B011618
Jan 1, 2019
140100 AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.
B650916
Nov 1, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
B011618
Oct 1, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?comp
B011618
Oct 1, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?comp
B080119
Feb 1, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for
B270216
Aug 1, 2016
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
"REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" warning on in the Control Display. There is also
B270216
Aug 1, 2016
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
"REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" warning on in the Control Display. There is also
B270216
Aug 1, 2016
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
"REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" warning on in the Control Display. There is also
B120808
Dec 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SI B12 08 08 Engine Electrical Systems December 2015 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 08 08 dated April 2008. The vehicle's NOx emissions may exceed the legally mandated limits. By completing this Servi
SI B65 04 14
Feb 1, 2015
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
BMW:SOME BMW MODELS MAY OR MAY NOT DISPLAY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. *TA
SI B65 04 14
Feb 1, 2015
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW:SOME BMW MODELS MAY OR MAY NOT DISPLAY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. *TA
SIB-63-09-14
Oct 1, 2014
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BMW: SOME VEHICLES, WITH 552 OPTION, ARE EXPERIENCING A MALFUNCTION OF LED HEADLIGHT ON ONE WHERE IT FLICKERS ON AN DOFF DURING DRIVING AND THE CONTROL CHECK MESSAGE IS INDICATING DEFECTIVE DRIVING LIGHT OR PARKING LIGHT. *PE
120913
Nov 1, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
State Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails Due To an Invalid VIN Number. The customer of an affected vehicle may fail to pass an I/M test due to a non-compliant 17digit vehicle identification number (VIN) stored in the DME (Digital Moto
SIB-17-02-09
Sep 1, 2013
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BMW: OIL LEAKS FROM THE AIR HOSE ON TURBOCHARGER. THIS IS DESIGNATED FOR E70, AND E90 MODELS WITH M57Y DIESEL ENGINES. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED. *KB
541309
Jul 1, 2013
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
"?Panoramic Sunroof Repair Instructions. INFORMATION Sunroof Repair Instructions: The panoramic sunroof contains several ""mechanism sets"" which can be repaired and/or replaced independently in the event of a mechanical failure. When perfo
541309
Jul 1, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
"?Panoramic Sunroof Repair Instructions. INFORMATION Sunroof Repair Instructions: The panoramic sunroof contains several ""mechanism sets"" which can be repaired and/or replaced independently in the event of a mechanical failure. When perfo
541309
Jul 1, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
"?Panoramic Sunroof Repair Instructions. INFORMATION Sunroof Repair Instructions: The panoramic sunroof contains several ""mechanism sets"" which can be repaired and/or replaced independently in the event of a mechanical failure. When perfo
541309
May 1, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
"Panoramic Sunroof Repair Instructions. INFORMATION Sunroof Repair Instructions: The panoramic sunroof contains several ""mechanism sets"" which can be repaired and/or replaced independently in the event of a mechanical failure. When perfor
SIB-63-10-09
Mar 1, 2013
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
BMW: THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILS AND THE BULB HOLDER IS DEFORMED DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES AND THE COMPOSITION OF THE HOLDER. *RM UPDATED ON 4/25/2013. *KB
SIB-61-05-12
Mar 1, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: BATTER DISCHARGED BECAUSE OF UNFAVORABLE DRIVING PROFILE. THIS IS CAUSED ON SHORT TRIPS (LESS THAN 3 MILES) OR WHEN THE TELEPHONE OR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IS USED FOR UP TO 30 MINUTES WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. MODELS X5, X6 ALL MOD
SIB-61-05-12
Mar 1, 2013
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW: BATTER DISCHARGED BECAUSE OF UNFAVORABLE DRIVING PROFILE. THIS IS CAUSED ON SHORT TRIPS (LESS THAN 3 MILES) OR WHEN THE TELEPHONE OR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IS USED FOR UP TO 30 MINUTES WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. MODELS X5, X6 ALL MOD
SIB-010511
Dec 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. N52K ENGINE DMTL PUMP: EMISSIONS WARRANTY EXTENSIONS TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. BMW HAS BECOME AWARE OF A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE DURABILITY OF THE TANK LEAK DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (DMTL) PU
SIB160712
Dec 1, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW: SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. DUE TO HIGH PROPORTION OF ETHANOL IN THE FUEL, THE INTERNAL MECHANISMS OF THE FUEL LEVEL SENSORS MAY SWELL. THIS MAY INHIBIT THE MOVEMENT OF ONE OR BOTH OF THE FUEL LEVEL SE
SIB-63-05-11
Sep 1, 2011
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BMW: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE XENON HEADLAMP OFTEN HAVE NO TROUBLE FOUND WHEN RETURNED AND TESTED THRU WARRANTY PARTS SYSTEM. THE ROOT CAUSE IS NOT POSSIBLE TO BE IDENTIFY. *PE
SIB-65-75-06
Aug 1, 2011
140000 AIR BAGS
BMW SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP (AWL) IS ILLUMINATED, TOGETHER WITH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS LAMP (POL). THE PROBLEM MAY BE INTERMITTENT. MICROCRACKS IN THE OC3 SEAT MAT. *PE
SIB-12-15-11
Jul 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. THERE ARE TROUBLE CODES STORED FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. NO DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. *RM
SIB-52-08-09
Oct 1, 2010
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
BMW: THERE ARE NOISES WHEN ADJUSTING THE FRONT DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEATES. *RM
SIB-65-36-09
Sep 1, 2010
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM
SIB-65-36-09
Sep 1, 2010
140000 AIR BAGS
BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM
SIB-65-36-09
Sep 1, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR. *RM
SIB-63-02-01
Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
SIB-61-08-10
Aug 1, 2010
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: ELCTRONICALLY DISCONNECTING THE JUNCTION BOX WITHOUT DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE REAR POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX. *RM
SIB-61-08-10
Aug 1, 2010
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW: ELCTRONICALLY DISCONNECTING THE JUNCTION BOX WITHOUT DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE REAR POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX. *RM
SIB-61-08-10
Aug 1, 2010
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
BMW: ELCTRONICALLY DISCONNECTING THE JUNCTION BOX WITHOUT DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE REAR POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX. *RM
SIB-51-26-10
Aug 1, 2010
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW: MODEL E70 EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TAILGATE. THE REAR TAILGATE MAY NOT OPERATE IN EITHER DIRECTION DUE TO WIRING DAMAGE. *RM
SIB-51-26-10
Aug 1, 2010
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
BMW: MODEL E70 EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TAILGATE. THE REAR TAILGATE MAY NOT OPERATE IN EITHER DIRECTION DUE TO WIRING DAMAGE. *RM
SIB-11-08-03
Jul 1, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SIX DIFFERENT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE M54 ENGINE COULD HAVE VALVE COVERS BREAK IN COLD WEATHER AND RUIN THE ENGINE. THIS IS DUE TO MOISTURE ACCUMULATION. *RM
SIB-32-04-07
Jun 1, 2010
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM
SIB-32-04-07
Jun 1, 2010
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM
SIB-16-03-10
Jun 1, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BMW: WARNING MESSAGE ON ABOUT LOW DIESEL EXHAUST FUEL LEVEL AND THAT THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESTART WITHIN 999 MILES. THE LIGHT COMES ON A FEW THOUSAND MILES EARLIER THAN A RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE. *RM
SIB-16-03-10
Jun 1, 2010
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
BMW: WARNING MESSAGE ON ABOUT LOW DIESEL EXHAUST FUEL LEVEL AND THAT THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESTART WITHIN 999 MILES. THE LIGHT COMES ON A FEW THOUSAND MILES EARLIER THAN A RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE. *RM
SIB-13-07-10
Jun 1, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: THERE IS A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE AND "SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT" WHEN DRIVING DOWNHILL IN HIGH ALTITUDES DURING COLD WEATHER. THERE MAY BE SIX DIFFERENT FAULT CODES. *RM
SIB-13-02-10
Jun 1, 2010
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BMW: IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO PERFORM A FUEL QUALITY DETECTION TEST ON VEHICLES WITH AN N54 ENGINE. *RM
SIB-13-02-10
Jun 1, 2010
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
BMW: IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO PERFORM A FUEL QUALITY DETECTION TEST ON VEHICLES WITH AN N54 ENGINE. *RM
SIB-13-06-10
Jun 1, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON. THE ENGINE WILL ONLY OPERATE TO 1500 RPMS AND LACKS POWER. THERE IS A SOFTWARE APPLICATION ERROR. *RM
SIB-13-06-10
Jun 1, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON. THE ENGINE WILL ONLY OPERATE TO 1500 RPMS AND LACKS POWER. THERE IS A SOFTWARE APPLICATION ERROR. *RM
SIB-61-15-09
Apr 1, 2010
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW VEHICLES: VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ARE POSSIBLE ON THE VEHICLE: WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES; SYSTEMS INOPERATIVE; FUSE BLOWN; WIPERS IN DEFAULT MODE (PERMANENTLY ON); AND FAULT CODES F
SIB-61-15-09
Apr 1, 2010
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
BMW VEHICLES: VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ARE POSSIBLE ON THE VEHICLE: WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES; SYSTEMS INOPERATIVE; FUSE BLOWN; WIPERS IN DEFAULT MODE (PERMANENTLY ON); AND FAULT CODES F
SI-B61-15-09
Apr 1, 2010
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. ON THE VEHICLE, VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ARE POSSIBLE. WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES; SYSTEMS INOPERATIVE; FUSE BLOWN; WIPERS IN DEFAULT MODE (PERMANENTLY O
SI-B61-15-09
Apr 1, 2010
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW: VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. ON THE VEHICLE, VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ARE POSSIBLE. WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES; SYSTEMS INOPERATIVE; FUSE BLOWN; WIPERS IN DEFAULT MODE (PERMANENTLY O
SIB-63-04-10
Mar 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: THE BULB HAS FAILED ON THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP. *PE
SIB-63-04-10
Mar 1, 2010
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BMW: THE BULB HAS FAILED ON THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP. *PE
SIB-16-02-09
Dec 1, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL
SIB-34-03-07
Oct 1, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW VEHICLES: DSC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE DSC (DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL) WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES ARE STORED: 6E58; 6E04; 53BA; D36F; 55C3; 6ECA; AND THE WIPERS MAY ALSO BE OPERATING
SIB-34-03-07
Oct 1, 2009
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW VEHICLES: DSC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE DSC (DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL) WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES ARE STORED: 6E58; 6E04; 53BA; D36F; 55C3; 6ECA; AND THE WIPERS MAY ALSO BE OPERATING
SIB-34-03-07
Oct 1, 2009
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
BMW VEHICLES: DSC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE DSC (DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL) WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES ARE STORED: 6E58; 6E04; 53BA; D36F; 55C3; 6ECA; AND THE WIPERS MAY ALSO BE OPERATING
SIB-34-03-07
Oct 1, 2009
250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
BMW VEHICLES: DSC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE DSC (DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL) WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES ARE STORED: 6E58; 6E04; 53BA; D36F; 55C3; 6ECA; AND THE WIPERS MAY ALSO BE OPERATING
SIB-13-02-09
Oct 1, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BMW VEHICLES: DIAGNOSIS FOR LOW PRESSURE FUEL SUPPLY FAULTS. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED (A FUEL PUMP MALFUCTION MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED IN THE CC), AND A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES MAY BE STORED IN THE DDE CONT
SI-B31-01-08
Sep 1, 2009
105200 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
BMW: REPLACEMENT OF FRONT OUTER CV JOINT. COMPLAINTS OF CLICKING OR GRINDING NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHEN MAKING A TURN. THE FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT BOOT IS SPLIT OPEN AND THE JOINT IS ALREADY DAMAGED.
SI-B31-01-08
Sep 1, 2009
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
BMW: REPLACEMENT OF FRONT OUTER CV JOINT. COMPLAINTS OF CLICKING OR GRINDING NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHEN MAKING A TURN. THE FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT BOOT IS SPLIT OPEN AND THE JOINT IS ALREADY DAMAGED.
SI-B-11-01-07
Mar 1, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS RANGING FROM LEAKING OIL FILLER CAPS, LEAKING OR BROKEN VALVE COVERS, TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS. MOISTURE ACCUMULATING IN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENTILATION V
SI-B-11-01-07
Mar 1, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BMW: SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS RANGING FROM LEAKING OIL FILLER CAPS, LEAKING OR BROKEN VALVE COVERS, TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS. MOISTURE ACCUMULATING IN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENTILATION V
SI-B-11-01-07
Mar 1, 2009
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW: SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS RANGING FROM LEAKING OIL FILLER CAPS, LEAKING OR BROKEN VALVE COVERS, TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATE CONDITIONS. MOISTURE ACCUMULATING IN ENGINE CRANKCASE VENTILATION V
SI-B130209
Mar 1, 2009
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
BMW: DIESEL: DIAGNOSIS FOR LOW PRESSURE FUEL SUPPLY FAULTS. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED (A FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED IN THE CC) AND A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES MAY BE STORED IN THE DDE CONTROL MOD
SI-B51-30-08
Nov 1, 2008
160000 STRUCTURE
BMW: WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT RIGHT FOOTWELL AREA CAUSING THE CARPET TO BECOME WET. *PE
SI-B51-30-08
Nov 1, 2008
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
BMW: WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT RIGHT FOOTWELL AREA CAUSING THE CARPET TO BECOME WET. *PE
SI-B51-30-08
Nov 1, 2008
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
BMW: WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT RIGHT FOOTWELL AREA CAUSING THE CARPET TO BECOME WET. *PE
SI-B51-30-08
Nov 1, 2008
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
BMW: WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT RIGHT FOOTWELL AREA CAUSING THE CARPET TO BECOME WET. *PE
SI B 340307
Jun 1, 2008
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
DSC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. E70 (X5) VEHICLES PRODUCED UP TO JANUARY 28, 2007. *PE UPDATED 9/10/08. *PE
SI B63-04-08
Jun 1, 2008
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BMW: HEADLAMP MOISTURE: FAULT DIAGNOSTICS. WATER OR CONDENSATION IN ONE OR BOTH HEADLAMPS. MODELS 5 SERIES, 6 SERIES, 7 SERIES, X5, X6, 1 SERIES, AND 3 SERIES. MODEL YEARS 2000-20008. *PE
SI B34 01 08
Apr 1, 2008
053000 PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
THE PARKING BRAKE WARNING IS ILLUMINATED AND FAULT CODE 6032 IS STORED. FOR MODEL E70 (X5). *PE
SIB-12-09-08
Feb 1, 2008
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
BMW VEHICLE: DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINTS DUE TO COOLING FAN RELAY FAILURE. THE CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF INTERMITTENT DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS, DESCRIBED AS-ENGINE IS LACKING POWER WHEN ACCELERATING UPHILL; TRANSMISSION WILL NOT UPSHIFT UNDER HEA
SIB-12-09-08
Feb 1, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW VEHICLE: DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINTS DUE TO COOLING FAN RELAY FAILURE. THE CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF INTERMITTENT DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS, DESCRIBED AS-ENGINE IS LACKING POWER WHEN ACCELERATING UPHILL; TRANSMISSION WILL NOT UPSHIFT UNDER HEA
SI B37-03-07
Jan 1, 2008
020000 SUSPENSION
BMW: DYNAMIC DRIVE (ARS) FRONT SWAY BAR REPAIRS. E70 (X5) WITH SPORT PACKAGE OPTION CODE ZSP. *PE
SIB-36-05-07
Dec 1, 2007
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
BMW: TIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED DUE TO LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. MODEL E90, E91(3 SERIES);E92, E92 (3 SERIES); E60 (5 SERIES); E60 (M5); E63, E64 (6 SERIES); E63, E64 (M6); E65, E66 (7 SERIES); E70 (X5); E83 (X3); AND E85, E86 (Z4).
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW X5
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ18001
Opened: Apr 18, 2018 , Closed: Dec 1, 2018
Idler Pulley Bolt Failure
In a May 23, 2018 letter, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a safety defect that may result in the loss of power steering assist in certain model year (MY) 2009 through 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d vehicles (Recall 18V-336). The recall, w... Read more
BMW X5 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW X5 across all model years (1999, 2026).
192
Total Recalls
4,457
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
164
Reported Crashes
222
Reported Fires
7
Reported Deaths
BMW X5 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 2025 | 4 | 96 | View |
| 2024 | 7 | 247 | View |
| 2023 | 4 | 46 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 98 | View |
| 2021 | 12 | 149 | View |
| 2020 | 11 | 143 | View |
| 2019 | 13 | 262 | View |
| 2018 | 5 | 96 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 111 | View |
| 2016 | 5 | 109 | View |
| 2015 | 6 | 199 | View |
| 2014 | 8 | 130 | View |
| 2013 | 6 | 215 | View |
| 2012 | 10 | 374 | View |
| 2011 | 14 | 395 | View |
| 2010 | 14 | 187 | View |
| 2009 | 12 | 203 | View |
| 2008 | 10 | 319 | View |
| 2007 | 8 | 119 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 220 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 109 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 93 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 134 | View |
| 2002 (current) | 3 | 136 | |
| 2001 | 12 | 215 | View |
| 2000 | 6 | 37 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |