2002 BMW 5 Series recalls and problems

The 2002 BMW 5 Series has 0 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 13 5 Series model years — 10th most.

0recalls
7complaints
1crashes
1fires
0injuries
96,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2002: 1 complaints20022003: 2 complaints200322008: 2 complaints20082014: 1 complaints20142019: 1 complaints20191

2002 vs. other BMW 5 Series years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 BMW 5 Series have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 BMW 5 Series. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW 5 Series?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (2), power train (2), equipment (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.