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2002 BMW X5 visibility problems

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2002 BMW X512% of all complaints for this model year.

12
Visibility complaints
12%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • In september of 2014 my 2002 bmw x5 front passenger side power window failed in the down position. Upon taking it into my original dealer, it was manually raised-closed and I had to return days later for installation of a new "regulator" at a cost of about $500. I was told this problem was…

    filed Jun 22, 2015

  • I've had to replace all 4 window regulators, my rear hatch seems to open for no reason, my rear window wiper is working with the switch in the off position, led's are going out again and now the dreaded apparent oil separator with tons of grey smoke billowing out the back of the car after being…

    filed Dec 29, 2014

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

    B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2024
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Visibility problems in other X5 years

YearReportsShare
2024 X521%
2023 X527%
2021 X511%
2020 X522%
2017 X511%
2016 X523%
2014 X511%
2013 X521%
2012 X531%
2011 X510%
2008 X552%
2006 X521%
X5 visibility problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.