Worst 2003 Bmw M5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Bmw M5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 3 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2003 Bmw M5
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~419,235 vehicles.
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.
Other Bmw M5 Years
Wider context: See the full Bmw M5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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