2002 BMW X5 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 16 complaints for the 2002 BMW X5, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 146,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 146,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Vehicle fire was parked for a couple of days and owner went to car and notice that the interior of the vehicle had a past tense fire. The airbags were deployed expect for the one on the passenger side door. No exterior damage noted to the vehicle or in the engine compartment. The fire origin was on the passenger side dashboard behind the glove compartment and airbag, please contact sioux city fire rescue for further information.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 BMW x5. After the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17v047000 (air bags), the horn activated on its own. After the last repair, the steering wheel was not aligned and the cruise control did not function. Also, the volume control button and horn failed to function. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 150,368.
Other problems reported for the 2002 BMW X5
- Engine 28 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints