2002 BMW 5 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 5 Series years
- Not enough data 10th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW 5 Series. That ranks 10th out of 19 5 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 96,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 BMW 5 Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 29% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 14% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 14% | 74,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 BMW 5 Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 BMW 5 Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have a 2002 525i which i drove to work on january 15, 2019. After being in work for 15 minutes, i was notified that the entire front end of my car was engulfed in flames. The top of the hood, under the hood, and under the front end of my car was completely on fire. I have read about the pvc…
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…
Rubber around the windshield is crumbling. Obvious defective material used in the rubber compound. Bmw refuses to addres the problem. *tr
Had my front thrust rod bushings replaced at bmw dealer due to vibration in steering at about 40,000 miles. Problem returned at 74000 miles (2.5 years later). Defective material results in bushing cracks which negatively affects steering. *tr
Car has hesitated while being driven at or above 50 mph. Car has stalled completely while accelerating out of a parking lot and while being driven at 40 mph. *nlm
Other BMW 5 Series years
← 2001 5 Series · 2003 5 Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 5 Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 5 Series | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 5 Series | 81 | 4 |
| 2010 5 Series | 6 | 5 |
| 2009 5 Series | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 5 Series | 105 | 3 |
| 2007 5 Series | 13 | 3 |
| 2006 5 Series | 85 | 7 |
| 2005 5 Series | 21 | 4 |
| 2004 5 Series | 64 | 6 |
| 2003 5 Series | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 5 Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 5 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 5 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 5 Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 5 Series | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 5 Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 5 Series | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW 5 Series?
Owners most often report power train, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW 5 Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 BMW 5 Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 5 Series model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.