2003 BMW M5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 BMW M5
The 2003 BMW M5 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 BMW M5
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 BMW M5, potentially affecting up to 419,235 vehicles.
Recall 15V318000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 419,235 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: In 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 resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016. Owners may contact BMW...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 BMW M5
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 BMW M5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW M5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V318000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TAKATA RECALL. BMW HAS YET TO ISSUE A FIX FOR THIS RECALL. IT HAS BEEN ALMOST A YEAR SINCE THE INITIAL NOTICE WENT OUT. MY LOCAL DEALER AND BMW USA HAS NO INFORMATION AS TO WHEN A FIX WILL BE AVAILABLE. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE UNACCEPTABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2003 BMW M5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 BMW M5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 BMW M5
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 BMW M5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW M5
- 2000 BMW M5 — 5 complaints
- 2001 BMW M5 — 4 complaints
- 2002 BMW M5 — 7 complaints
- 2003 BMW M5 (current)
- 2006 BMW M5 — 54 complaints
- 2007 BMW M5 — 8 complaints
- 2008 BMW M5 — 12 complaints