2002 Bmw M5 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Bmw M5.

20012003
Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2002 Bmw M5 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

AIR BAGS

#21 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:99,999 mi
#31 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:195 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Bmw M5.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM199,999 mi
POWER TRAIN1195 mi
SEATS126,000 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY1195 mi
VISIBILITY112,000 mi
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER130,000 mi

Recalls for 2002 Bmw M5

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~649,352 vehicles.

17V047000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~230,117 affected

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 replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

15V318000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~419,235 affected

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 vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

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