MYRModel Year Report

2002 BMW M5

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2002 BMW M5
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:48:31.278Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW M5 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2006: 38 complaints 2007: 6 complaints 2007 2008: 6 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 1 complaints 2013: 10 complaints 2013 2014: 2 complaints 2015: 3 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2018: 6 complaints 2018 2019: 8 complaints 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 2 complaints 2022: 1 complaints 2022 2025: 1 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2002: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19890
19900
19910
19920
19930
19940
19950
20004
20014
20026
20033
200638
20076
20086
20090
20101
201310
20142
20153
20161
20186
20198
20201
20212
20221
20251
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility.

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FOR SOME MONTHS NOW, MY REARVIEW MIRROR HAS BEEN DISCOLORED/OBSTRUCTED WITH A FLUID "BUBBLE" IN THE GLASS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080909

VISIBILITY

1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility.

INJURY
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MY REAR VIEW MIRROR FAILED AND LEAKED A SUBSTANCE WHICH DRIPPED ONTO MY SHIFT LEVER. UNKNOWINGLY I PLACED MY HAND ON THE LEVER AND WAS CONTAMINATED. I ALSO WAS BREATHING THE VAPORS WHICH SMELLED SOMEWHAT LIKE DRY CLEANING FLUID.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080616

STRUCTURE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure.

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THERE ARE NO POWER MODIFICATIONS TO MY VEHICLE, I JUST RECENTLY INSTALLED A LOWER MILEAGE ENGINE, ALONG WITH ALL OF THE PARTS SURROUNDING THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION (IE CLUTCH, FLYWHEEL, THROWOUT BEARING, CLUTCH FORK, ETC).

NHTSA ODI report, 20190801

SEATS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seats.

INJURY
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WHILE MOVING THE SEAT FORWARD (VALET MOVED IT BACK) WE FOUND THAT THE SEATS TWISTED; IN OUR CASE, THE OUTER SIDE OF THE SEAT BOTTOM MOVED FURTHER THAN THE INNER SIDE, CAUSING THE SEATS TO TWIST TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE CAR AND LEAVING THEM UNEVEN...

NHTSA ODI report, 20150112

POWER TRAIN

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.

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THERE ARE NO POWER MODIFICATIONS TO MY VEHICLE, I JUST RECENTLY INSTALLED A LOWER MILEAGE ENGINE, ALONG WITH ALL OF THE PARTS SURROUNDING THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION (IE CLUTCH, FLYWHEEL, THROWOUT BEARING, CLUTCH FORK, ETC).

NHTSA ODI report, 20190801

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20160819 — air bags

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016.

Campaign 15V318000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170315 — air bags

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017.

Campaign 17V047000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 BMW M5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V318000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V047000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 BMW M5 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW M5?

The most-reported component is visibility:rear window wiper/washer, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 BMW M5 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.