Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 bmw m5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.
The worst 2003 BMW M5 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags3
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- Airbags3
Recalls 1
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity Vehicles. Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with the optional sports steering wheel. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V‑348 in its entirety. Additionally, vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Note: On December 17, 2015 BMW removed the model year 2004 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity vehicle from this recall. Those vehicles were mistakenly identified as including the air bags that are subject to this recall.
Recall number 15V318000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 BMW M5 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop
- Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine
- Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may...
- Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs
- Takata class action settlement. customer support program. front driver side airbag modules.
- Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
- For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?)...
- In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has...
- Program dme
2003 BMW M5 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12 | 19 | 15 |
What 2003 BMW M5 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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
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Questions about the 2003 BMW M5
Is the 2003 BMW M5 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2003 BMW M5, fewer than a typical M5 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 BMW M5?
Airbags, with 3 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2003 BMW M5 have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2003 BMW M5 get?
Official estimates for the 2003 BMW M5 range from 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.9L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 12 city and 19 highway.
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