2002 BMW 5 SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2002 BMW 5 Series, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 19, 2019. Updated daily.
Where the 2002 BMW 5 Series has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2002 BMW 5 Series recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2002 vs. every other 5 Series year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 5 Series median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What 5 Series owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DRIVING AT 50 MPH I WAS BEING HARASSED BY ANOTHER MOTORIST BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT. I DECIDED TO LET HIM PASS BUT FIRST I HAD TO SPEED UP TO 58 MPH INORDER TO COMPLETELY OVERTAKE A PASSENGER CAR TO MY RIGHT (PASSENGER SIDE) I GAVE THE THROTTLE SOME GAS AND THE CAR WENT NOWHERE. THE…
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