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2002 BMW X5 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 BMW X5 has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 BMW X5

Engine
28
Airbags
14
Electrical
13
Visibility
11
Powertrain
8
Structure
7
Lights
7
Steering
6
Brakes
6
Latches & Locks
4
Suspension
3
Seat Belts
3
Other
3
Fuel System
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 12, 2013POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYDRIVING AT 50 MPH I WAS BEING HARASSED BY ANOTHER MOTORIST BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT. I ...
Jul 23, 2012POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ALONG I 90 THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY TURNED OFF. THE CAUSE WAS DETERMINE...
Aug 12, 2011POWER TRAINAFTER VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR A FEW HOURS, WHEN YOU CRANK IT AND PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE IT SL...
Aug 13, 2008POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ON A 2002 BMW X5 3.0 AUTOMATIC WITH 69000 MILES. THE VEHICLE SLIPS IN REVERSE,...
Jul 29, 2008POWER TRAINCAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED WITH REGULAR SERVICE. 80,000 MILES. NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM ON STA...
Feb 28, 2005POWER TRAIN02 BMW X5 5 SPD THE SHIFT LEVER WILL GO INTO REVERSE RATHER THAN FIRST BECAUSE THERE IS NO RESISTAN...
Feb 18, 2005POWER TRAINOVER THE YEARS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2002 BMW X5, I HAVE REPORTED TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF WEATHER...
Mar 1, 2003POWER TRAINTHE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL.*JB

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