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2002 BMW X5 engine problems

The 2002 BMW X5 has 28 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

28

Engine complaints

21%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND SMOKE WAS EMITTING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THAT THE OIL SEPARATOR WAS FROZEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 11, 2012 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2002 BMW X5 have?

NHTSA has 28 complaints about the 2002 BMW X5 engine — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.