2003 BMW X5 SAV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 BMW X5 SAV
The 2003 BMW X5 SAV has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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 (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 BMW X5 SAV
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 BMW X5 SAV, potentially affecting up to 157,549 vehicles.
Recall 19V015000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 157,549 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV 4.6is vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced with the optional sports steering wheel. The...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 inspect the vehicle for an optional sports steering wheel with an affected inflator. Dealers will replace the air bag...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 BMW X5 SAV
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 BMW X5 SAV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A CARD IN THE MAIL FROM BMW OF NORTH AMERICA INFORMING ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG FOR MY 2003 BMW X5. WHEN WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP IN AMARILLO TEXAS, AUTOPLEX BMW, WE WERE TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER KENDRA THAT WE ARE WELCOME TO BUY NEW CARS FROM THEM BUT THEY WILL NO LONGER HONOR WARRANTY OR RECALL. WORK FOR ANYONE WITH THE LAST NAME (XXXX) OR WHO IS RELATED TO OR AFFILIATED WITH DR. (XXXX). IS THERE ANY ASSISTANCE YOU CAN GIVE WITH THIS MATTER?3 THE RECALL STATES THAT THE INFLATOR COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF UN RESOLVED, DOES THE BMW DEALER HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PERFORM THE RECALL, JEPRODIZING MY SAFETY FOR WHATEVER PERSONAL VENDETTA THEY HAVE AGAINST DR. (XXXX), MY SON? (XXXX) (BEST PERSON TO CONTACT) (XXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Safety Rating for the 2003 BMW X5 SAV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 BMW X5 SAV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 BMW X5 SAV
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 BMW X5 SAV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW X5 SAV
- 2000 BMW X5 SAV — 0 complaints
- 2001 BMW X5 SAV — 0 complaints
- 2002 BMW X5 SAV — 0 complaints
- 2003 BMW X5 SAV (current)
- 2004 BMW X5 SAV — 0 complaints
- 2006 BMW X5 SAV — 36 complaints
- 2007 BMW X5 SAV — 82 complaints
- 2008 BMW X5 SAV — 34 complaints