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Common Problems with 2003 BMW X5

Retrospectively, the 2003 BMW X5 had 85 complaints, and 15% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2003 BMW X5?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2003 BMW X5 fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10 POWER TRAIN 10 ENGINE 9 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5 SEATS 4 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 3 SUSPENSION 2 STEERING 2 SERVICE BRAKES 2 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 STRUCTURE 1 SEAT BELTS 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1

Worst 2003 BMW X5 Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

SEATS
2003 BMW X5 January 5, 2014 Victims: 1 Mileage: 99000 miles

The seat heater was turned on to the highest setting. while driving with my 4-year old son in the back, i smelled smoke, then shortly after, my left...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2003 BMW X5 October 14, 2014 Victims: 1 Mileage: 140000 miles

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. the contact stated while driving at an unknown speed attempting to engaged the brakes, the vehicle began to acceler...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2003 BMW X5 March 1, 2009 Mileage: 53000 miles

The right rear brake light bulb shorts out. instrument warning for rear brake / tail lights activates. problem occurs multiple times due to an ap...