# Recalls that may apply to the 2003 BMW X5

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\-04\-18 to 2003\-01\-31. **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.**
- [03V197000](/recalls/nhtsa/03V197000.md), 2003-05-27: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE STEERING SHAFT JOINT IS NOT SUFFICIENT.  IF THIS OCCURS, THE BRAKE LINE COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE JOINT AND EVENTUALLY SUFFER DAMAGE AND CORROSION. Built 2003\-03\-28 to 2003\-04\-01.

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

- [2019020](/recalls/tc/2019020.md), 2019-01-15: Airbag. Issue: 2023 Update \- BMW has updated this recall and issued a do not drive advisory for all vehicles that that not yet been repaired.  Some vehicles may contain a replacement sport steering wheel with a Takata driver\-front air bag module. Long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver\-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.  Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.  Corrective Actions: BMW advises not to drive your vehicle unless this recall repair has been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver\-front airbag inflator. The driver\-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary.  To learn if your vehicle requires repair, owners may: • Visit https://www.bmw.ca/en/ssl/VehicleRecall.html • Contact your preferred or local BMW Retailer • Call BMW Customer Relations Recall Services at 1\-855\-217\-3002
- [2017034](/recalls/tc/2017034.md), 2017-01-20: Airbag. Issue: 2023 Update \- BMW has updated this recall and issued a do not drive advisory for all vehicles that that not yet been repaired.  This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair.  Long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver\-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.  Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.  Corrective Actions: BMW advises not to drive your vehicle unless this recall repair has been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver\-front airbag inflator. The driver\-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary.  To learn if your vehicle requires repair, owners may: • Visit https://www.bmw.ca/en/ssl/VehicleRecall.html • Contact your preferred or local BMW Retailer • Call BMW Customer Relations Recall Services at 1\-855\-217\-3002
- [2015230](/recalls/tc/2015230.md), 2015-05-27: Airbag. Issue: 2023 Update \- BMW has updated this recall and issued a do not drive advisory for all vehicles that that not yet been repaired.  Long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver\-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Note: This recall supersedes special service campaign 2014\-587. Correction: Dealers will replace the airbag module.  Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.  Corrective Actions: BMW advises not to drive your vehicle unless this recall repair has been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver\-front airbag inflator. The driver\-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary.  To learn if your vehicle requires repair, owners may: • Visit https://www.bmw.ca/en/ssl/VehicleRecall.html • Contact your preferred or local BMW Retailer • Call BMW Customer Relations Recall Services at 1\-855\-217\-3002
- [2012129](/recalls/tc/2012129.md), 2012-04-12: Label. Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.  Specifically, the compliance label does not indicate the wheel rim size, as required by the Standard.  Correction: Due to the inconsequential nature of this non\-compliance, no action will be taken.
- [2003131](/recalls/tc/2003131.md), 2003-05-16: Brakes. On certain vehicles, the gap between the brake line and the cardan joint of the steering shaft is too small.  The brake line may come into contact with the joint and eventually suffer damage and corrosion.  Ultimately, a loss of brake fluid accompanied by a reduction in front brake performance may occur.  Correction:  Dealer will evaluate the distance between the brake line and the cardan joint of the steering shaft.  If this distance is not sufficient, it will be increased.

## 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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