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2002 BMW M5 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 20, 201717V047000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 17V047000
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| May 28, 201515V318000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 15V318000
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Owner complaints by component19
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 4 | 21 |
| Visibility | 3 | 16 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 16 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 16 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 16 |
| Structure | 2 | 11 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 11 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 5 |
| Engine | 1 | 5 |
| Air bags | 1 | 5 |
| Seats | 1 | 5 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 5 |
| Suspension | 1 | 5 |
| Equipment | 1 | 5 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Power train
“There are no power modifications to my vehicle, I just recently installed a lower mileage engine, along with all of the parts surrounding the engine and transmission (ie clutch, flywheel, throwout bearing, clutch fork,…”
- Structure
“I have a 2002 525i which I drove to work on january 15, 2019. After being in work for 15 minutes, I was notified that the entire front end of my car was engulfed in flames.”
- Air bags
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 bmw m5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v047000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.”
Other BMW M5 model years
- 20061 recall39 complaints
- 20031 recall3 complaints
- 20022 recalls6 complaints
- 20013 recalls4 complaints
- 20002 recalls4 complaints
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Other BMW models
- 2002 3 Series9 recalls427 complaints
- 2002 X54 recalls102 complaints
- 2002 5 Series5 recalls92 complaints
- 2002 7 Series3 recalls94 complaints
- 2002 M35 recalls40 complaints
- 2004 X31 recall138 complaints
- 2003 Z44 recalls414 complaints
- 2008 X69 recalls5 complaints
- 2013 X15 recalls102 complaints
- 2019 X711 recalls48 complaints
- 2008 1 Series8 recalls87 complaints
- 2014 4 Series6 recalls69 complaints
2002 BMW M5 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 BMW M5 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 BMW M5. The most recent, 17V047000 (reported January 20, 2017), concerns air bags. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2002 BMW M5 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 BMW M5?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 19 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 BMW M5?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.
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