2002 BMW X5 visibility problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2002 BMW X5 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
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
Visibility problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 X5 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 X5 | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 X5 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 X5 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 X5 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 X5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 X5 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 X5 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 X5 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 X5 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 X5 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 X5 | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 BMW X5
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.