10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
63,615 miles

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2003 BMW X5 seat belts / air bags problems

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2003 BMW X5 Owner Comments

problem #15

Feb 262021

X5

  • 62,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2003 BMW X5 involved in a accident. Hit by oncoming traffic on passenger side. Air bag was deployed but did not inflat. No one sitting in passenger area thank god or would have been injured. Happened on city street

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

problem #14

Aug 212019

X5

  • 172,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 BMW X5. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17V047000 (air bags) and the vehicle was repaired. While the contact was driving home from the service appointment at 55 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called the BMW store (6131 stewart rd suite 1, cincinnati, oh 45227, (513) 271-8700) and was informed that diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the dealer caused the failure due to not disconnecting the battery. The contact called the better business bureau and was provided complaint id number: 3787246. The failure mileage was 172,000. The VIN was invalid.

- Morrow, OH, USA

problem #13

Jan 202017

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V047000 (air bags) as of January 20, 2017. The contact had not received a recall notification. The manufacturer and the dealer (fields BMW winter park, located at 963 wymore rd, winter park, fl 32789, (407) 628-2100) initially indicated that the air bag recall was serviced, but later recanted the statement and indicated that the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #12

May 012019

X5

  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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).

- Amarillo, TX, USA

problem #11

Apr 042018

X5

  • 130,222 miles
Within 24 hour of purchase of vehicle, itwas smoking when I contact the dealer mad him aware of the car issue now I have found atleast 6recallson 2003 X5 BMW.recall15V318000 recall17V047000 recallo3V197000.aswell engine recalls.loss of engine powerjust shut off, severe smoke from back of vehicle.(file:///C:/users/owner/pictures/bmw_new.pdf).came to complete stop, wheni first brought concern to the dealer from the car place.it was within 24 hours, the seller contacted me and said he had a reliable car and I end up with 2003 BMW with at least 8 recalls (ukcar.reviews/BMW-X5-E53-lci-2003-problems-recalls/).I purchase the car 1-4-18..I call the dealer about my concerns,1-5-18.the car was purchase from monetary California, I sent some to pick the car up and the location was at monetary valley Ford. His phone number is 9519658614. Also I paid 3600 dollars cash for the car and the dealer put 2500 on a document he gave me.I notice it after I register the BMW.as well this dealer is in violation of California lemon law code

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

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problem #10

Apr 022017

X5

  • 150,000 miles
2003 BMW X5 recall for service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings 2003 BMW X5 recall for air bags, frontal, driver side inflator module the affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. The speedometer/odometer stops working while driving and doesnt go into first gear also shows car overheating but it hasnt overheated. When turning it goes back to normal then right back to problem, also these two error codes have appeared P0600 serial communication link and P1747 can-bus monitoring

- Laurinburg, NC, USA

problem #9

Sep 012016

X5

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2003 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (air bags); however, the part 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 made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Severna Park, MD, USA

problem #8

Feb 182017

X5

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V047000 (air bags); however, the part 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. The VIN was unavailable.

- Santa Maria, CA, USA

problem #7

Sep 152016

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (air bags) for the front driver's side air bag; however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was notified. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Plao Alto, CA, USA

problem #6

Jul 152016

X5

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Canyon Country, CA, USA

problem #5

Sep 082015

X5

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V318000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #4

May 272015

X5

  • 112,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Auburn, WA, USA

problem #3

Mar 012012

X5

  • 100,000 miles
Recallcampaign no.15V-318 : driver side front air bag module for my BMW X5 I received notice that they will change driver side front air bag module in July 2015 but after till date no intimation has been received when they will replace it. Also want to point to notice that my car met with an headon accident with tree in 2012 (I think) but that time no airbags got opened despite such strong head on collision with big tree. I am concerned about my car and my safety while I drive this car.

- Santa Clara, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 152015

X5

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available to schedule the recall repair within a reasonable timeframe. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Palo Alto , CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 112014

X5 6-cyl

  • 98,000 miles
Vehicle was being driven with two young children in the rear seat and the rear right passenger airbag deployed while we were driving locally with 35 mph speed !!!

- Mount Vernon, NY, USA

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