2003 BMW M5
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2003
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2003: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
3 of 3 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-22
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 ODI report, 2016-03-24
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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-03-10
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-08-19Air bags15V318000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2003 BMW M5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V318000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2003 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 2003 BMW M5?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 BMW M5 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.