2002 Bmw M5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rear Window Wiper/Washer (1) · Visibility (1) · Structure:body (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2017-01-20 · campaign 17V047000 · 230,117 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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 have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These re
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2015-05-28 · campaign 15V318000 · 419,235 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity Vehicles. Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with the optional sports steering wheel. The affected vehicle
Risk: 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.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-348 in its entirety. Additionally, vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy need to have their air bag replaced under this r
Service bulletins (16)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-10-13 · B340714 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. cause material-
Equipment:electrical 2022-09-01 · B662419 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-09-01 · B170222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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).
Air Bags 2019-04-01 · B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
Air Bags 2019-04-01 · B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
Showing the 6 most recent of 16 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-08-01 · Structure:body · 195 mi“there are no power modifications to my vehicle, i just recently installed a lower mileage engine, along with all of the parts surrounding the engine and transmission (ie clutch, flywheel, throwout bearing, clutch fork, etc). the break-in period for a new clutch is 500 miles of normal driving and 1000 miles for the engine. i completed the break-in p…”
2017-05-05 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2002 bmw m5. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v047000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had no…”
2015-01-12 · Seats · 26,000 mi“while moving the seat forward (valet moved it back) we found that the seats twisted; in our case, the outer side of the seat bottom moved further than the inner side, causing the seats to twist towards the center of the car and leaving them uneven with the dash and front of the car. attempts to correct the seat positioning by moving the seat backw…”
2009-06-30 · Electrical System · 99,999 mi“unknown battery drain causes premature failure of battery and more than average replacement intervals - every two years as opposed to 5-7 yrs. car will not start if idle for 24-48 hours. i would like to file a claim for the charging system and associated equipment for any bmw m5 (e39) built between 2000-2003. *tr…”
2008-09-09 · Visibility:rear Window Wiper/Washer · 30,000 mi“for some months now, my rearview mirror has been discolored/obstructed with a fluid "bubble" in the glass. i generally only drive the car on weekends in bright and sunny weather, so the decreased visibility isn't a real big a deal as it would be if driven at night or during inclement weather. however i've recently looked into replacing the mirror…”
2008-06-16 · Visibility · 12,000 mi“my rear view mirror failed and leaked a substance which dripped onto my shift lever. unknowingly i placed my hand on the lever and was contaminated. i also was breathing the vapors which smelled somewhat like dry cleaning fluid. i have been researching and have found that the substance inside the mirror may be highly toxic. how do i know for sure i…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.