2003 BMW M5 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 BMW M5 recalls

Most common 2003 BMW M5 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	3

What owners report

2016-09-22, Air 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.

2016-03-24, Air 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.

2016-03-10, Air 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

2003 BMW M5 questions

Does the 2003 BMW M5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 BMW M5: Driver air bag may rupture and spray metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW M5?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 BMW M5 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.