2002 BMW X5 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 BMW X5, 4% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“A code is being thrown that translates to seat belt tensioner, driver's side . I see a recall in your database for this issue and 2002 Bmw X5's but when I call the dealership (Bmw of the mainline) and provide them my VIN#, they said the recall doesn't cover my particular car. Unsure why that would be as I have the same problem w/the same year and model car as in this recall. Obviously, my car suffers from the same issue and should be recitified by Bmw free of charge. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11043659, filed 2017-11, 89,000 miles“Takata recall and seat belt buckle, purchased from homeland security auction, had a lot of damage to front section and interior was torn apart by home land security. I saw pictures of it on the internet but they are no longer available”
NHTSA complaint #10959966, filed 2017-03, 80,000 miles“Seat belt light is always on, drivers side may be the problem. Light goes on as soon as the car is started. I bought it used and light was on. Milage was 91,050. Bmw X5 3.0l6 dohc 24v”
NHTSA complaint #11076447, filed 2018-03, 91,050 milesRelated recalls
- 03V032000Feb 4, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, the connection of the safety belt buckle to the steel rope of the tensioner does not meet bmw specifications. In severe frontal…Covers: BMW X5 2002, Z4 2003
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 7 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 7% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 3% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 7% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology