# Recalls that may apply to the 2002 BMW M5

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [17V047000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V047000.md), 2017-01-20: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 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 necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall.  These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Built 2000\-09\-01 to 2002\-02\-28. **NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.**
- [15V318000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V318000.md), 2015-05-28: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 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. **NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.**

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

None found.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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