Worst 2003 Bmw X5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAGS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Bmw X5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | — | 6 | 118,510 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 14 | 2 | — | 117,746 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 | — | — | 57,683 mi | |
| ENGINE | 11 | — | 4 | 124,240 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | — | — | 106,910 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 | — | — | 62,901 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | 3 | 139,544 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 54,820 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | — | 2 | 72,375 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 61,027 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | — | 113,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | 1 | 102,833 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | — | — | 66,533 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 75,795 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 2 | — | 1 | 90,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 107,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | 2 | 147,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | 80,419 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | 1 | — | 28,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 | — | — | 129,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | 44,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 1 | — | — | 128,000 mi |
Recalls for 2003 Bmw X5
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~649,352 vehicles.
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.
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 X5 Years
Wider context: See the full Bmw X5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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