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2002 BMW

X5

Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 4.4 L

BMW X5: best and worst years
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Overview

Body
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
290NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.064 hp/lb
Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
12 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$5,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
184 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
4,553 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
102
Reported injuries
3

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING16%
  • AIR BAGS14%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
  • VISIBILITY9%
  • STRUCTURE7%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 134 total.

BMW X5: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.