MYRModel Year Report

2003 BMW X5 SAV

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2003 BMW X5 SAV
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:51:54.313Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint 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 X5 SAV Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2006: 27 complaints 2007: 59 complaints 2007 2008: 20 complaints 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 19 complaints 2011: 24 complaints 2011 2012: 21 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2013
2003: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
20000
20010
20020
20031
20040
200627
200759
200820
200919
201019
201124
201221
201313

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

1 of 1 total report mentions: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A CARD IN THE MAIL FROM BMW OF NORTH AMERICA INFORMING ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG FOR MY 2003 BMW X5.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190511

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20190314 — air bags

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV 4.6is vehicles.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for an optional sports steering wheel with an affected inflator.

Campaign 19V015000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 BMW X5 SAV — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V015000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 BMW X5 SAV 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 X5 SAV?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 BMW X5 SAV have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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