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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5UXFA53572L••••••2002 Bmw X5
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2002 Bmw X5 build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
78on the model
26builds in total
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 1Latches/locks/linkages 1Steering 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsSep 2019
Received a notice from dmv of virginia that the air bag is recalled and needs to be replaced. Upon calling the bmw recall line, they said the recall is new and is dated january 2019. Set up an appointment to have the bag replaced at flow bmw in winston-salem, nc on september 13,…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2016
One day I got in my car to go out, when I closed the door the latch wouldn't catch. I kept trying and my door would not close. After waiting a few hours I tried again this time standing outside. The door did close, but I could not get it back open. The next day I went to get in…
SteeringAug 2011
The contact owns a 2002 bmw x5. The contact stated that while exiting a residential driveway, the steering wheel seized. The contact shut off and restarted the vehicle but the failure was still present. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where the dealer performed a…
Latches/locks/linkagesMar 2009
The contact owns a 2002 bmw x5. The contact experienced issues with the front doors on her vehicle. She would become locked inside the vehicle because the doors would not open. She attempted to unlock them with the power door lock mechanism, which worked properly, but the door…
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2008
The contact owns a 2002 bmw x5. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and then shut off. The vehicle also misfired. The contact managed to coast the vehicle off the road and it immediately restarted. The dealer could not find any failures. The failure and current mileages…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5UXFA53572LP48059 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.