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2003 BMW M5

Sedan, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Mar 10, 2016 to Sep 22, 2016.

Recalls (1)Complaints (3)Investigations (0)Bulletins (12)
Recall campaigns covering this model year1419k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints3Below the median 2003 sedan
Severity index0.02003 sedans average 11.6
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2003 BMW M5 peaked in 2016, with 3 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

0123201632017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2003 BMW M5 name airbags

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Airbags
3
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2003 BMW M5

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2003 BMW M5
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
15V-318May 28, 2015Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with the optional sports steering wheelDo not driveAirbags419,235Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2003 BMW M5

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Sep 22, 2016Failure Jun 27, 2016LOS Angeles, CAAir bags

    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.

    NHTSA complaint 10908738
  2. Filed Mar 24, 2016Failure Mar 24, 2016Andover, KSAir bags

    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.

    NHTSA complaint 10851466
  3. Filed Mar 10, 2016Failure Jul 1, 2015Simi Valley, CAAir bags

    I HAVE BEEN WAITING SINCE JULY 2015 FOR BMW TO HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE POTENTIALLY FATAL AIR BAG FLAW IN MY CAR. I AM STILL WAITING. THIS IS RECALL CAMPAIGN 15V-318: DRIVER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG MODULE

    NHTSA complaint 10846033
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

12 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • B510819 Jan 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  • B340714 Oct 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
  • B662419 Sep 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
  • B170222 Sep 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166).
  • B013118 Apr 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
  • B013118 Apr 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
  • B080119 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for open Takata recal…
  • B011618 Jan 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.
  • B650916 Nov 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
  • B011618 Oct 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?component-specific? c…
  • B122917 Dec 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
  • SIB-34-04-14 Dec 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    BMW: RUNNING NOISES HEARD WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WITH HIGH BRAKE LOADS; THROUGH WHEEL OPENING, VISIBLE CRACKS CAN BE SEEN IN BRAKE DISCS AND STEERING WHEEL TORSIONAL VIBRATES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. *PE
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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