What is the fuel economy of a 2002 BMW X5?

EPA figures for the 2002 BMW X5 reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2002 BMW X5?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 BMW X5. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2002 BMW X5?

Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA for the 2002 BMW X5, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Air Bags, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

BMW · 2002

2002 BMW X5

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	14	19	16	555
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic (S5)	Premium	14	19	16	555
4.4L 8-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Premium	12	16	14	635

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 17V047000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash

Campaign 03V032000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CONNECTION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TO THE STEEL ROPE OF THE TENSIONER DOES NOT MEET BMW SPECIFICATIONS. IN SEVERE FRONTAL CRASHES, THIS CONNECTION CAN DETACH.

Campaign 03V001000

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE FRONT BRAKE LINE TO SLIP OUT OF THE RETAINING BRACKET LOCATED AT THE FRONT STRUT. THE BRAKE HOSE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE BRAKE LINE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TIRE AND BE SUBJECTED TO WEAR AND ABRASION.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

136 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 15 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 21 Air Bags 20 Electrical System 16

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.