2002 BMW X5 Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Bmw X5. This model year has 116 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Engine Problems.
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Worst 2002 Bmw X5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Airbag Malfunctions
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Bmw X5. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 32 | — | 4 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 19 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | — | 3 | — | |
| Visibility | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | — | 2 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 10 | — | 2 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2002 Bmw X5. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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Bmw has failed on several occasions to address this issue or service vehicle. I have made them aware of the situation but continue to receive letters that indicate I could die of the airbag.
Several components or systems have failed or malfunctioned, including the ABS module, power steering, rear left turn signal connection, speedometer, and there are various error codes (P0313, P0500, P1093, P2098, OBDII FAIL, OBD bulb check FAIL). It is not clear if these component…
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 VEHIC…
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 LIBE…
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 ITEM…
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).…
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…
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 EVE…
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 F…
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…
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 WH…
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…
I HAVE A 2002 525I WHICH I DROVE TO WORK ON JANUARY 15, 2019. AFTER BEING IN WORK FOR 15 MINUTES, I WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF MY CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE TOP OF THE HOOD, UNDER THE HOOD, AND UNDER THE FRONT END OF MY CAR WAS COMPLETELY ON FIRE. I HAVE RE…
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 TRANSMISSI…
'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
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. …
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
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. …
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
CAR CAN NOT BE INSPECTED BECAUSE OF AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2002 Bmw X5.
Recalls for 2002 Bmw X5
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2002 Bmw X5. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2002 Bmw X5 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Bmw X5 reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2002 Bmw X5 has 116 NHTSA owner complaints, 4 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Engine Problems (32 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Bmw X5?▾
#1: Engine Problems (32 complaints). #2: Airbag Malfunctions (19 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (16 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Bmw X5?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2002 Bmw X5?▾
The 2002 Bmw X5 has 4 crash-related complaints and 8 fire reports out of 116 total NHTSA complaints. 3 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2002 Bmw X5 have any recalls?▾
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2002 Bmw X5. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2002 Bmw X5?▾
The 2002 Bmw X5 has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Engine Problems issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Bmw X5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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