2002 BMW X5 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 BMW X5, 2% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,050 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Several computer related malfunction occurred. The ABS failure warning, dsc warning, check engine warning, engine fail safe mode warning light come on frequently. Remote key does not work. Seat memory does not work. I went to service center to fix these problem every month since I bought this car. When I was on highway driving at 60 MPH, the driver?s side door opened by itself in feb, 2003.”
NHTSA complaint #10070344, filed 2004-01, 10,000 miles“What women should know what all Bmw X5 owners should fear, and why Bmw should recall their SUV. I am a 36-year-old woman. I drive a 2002 Bmw X5. They chose to hide from consumers, their pathetic choice of a safe locking mechanism, and a failure of an alarm system. The only thing keeping a thief from getting into your SUV, is a lock that weighs less than two quarters. A thief needs 5 seconds, a screwdriver, and your SUV is theirs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070625, filed 2004-01, 100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245422Nov 22, 2023Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâÂÂs equipment and settings, no acoustic or…
- 10225126Sep 1, 2022Vehicle 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.
- 10218384Jun 1, 2022Vehicle 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. Note…
- 10152674Nov 1, 2018Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
- 10150160Nov 1, 2013State Inspection and Emission (I/M) Test Fails Due To an Invalid VIN Number. The customer of an affected vehicle may fail to pass an I/M test due to a non-compliant 17digit…
- 10150039Jul 1, 2013"?Panoramic Sunroof Repair Instructions. INFORMATION Sunroof Repair Instructions: The panoramic sunroof contains several ""mechanism sets"" which can be repaired and/or replaced…
- 10037026Aug 1, 2010Bmw: elctronically disconnecting the junction box without disconnecting the battery will cause damage to the rear power distribution box.
- 10032845Nov 1, 2007Bmw vehicle: electronic malfunction cc message caused by shorted wiring. The electronic malfunction check control message may be displayed; the sounds system emits a static noise…
- 10032813Nov 1, 2007Bmw vehicle: fc 2ef4 characteristic map thermostat. Complaints that the service engine soon lamp is illuminated. Fault code 2ef4 characteristic map thermostat is stored in dme…
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 BMW X5
21 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW X5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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