2003 BMW 5 Series Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2003 BMW 5 Series. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING Critical safety
Summary: ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Lemförder Steering Center Rods sold as aftermarket parts for 1996-2004 BMW 5-Series (E39) vehicles. The steering center rods may have an insufficient ball pin pull force that may allow the rods to detach from the steering knuckle.
Risk: If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: ZF has notified the parts distributors, instructing them to inform the end customer. ZF will reimburse them for the affected parts. The recall began August 28, 2019.
NHTSA campaign # 19E058000 · Manufacturer: ZF North America, Inc. · Reported: 2019-08-28 · Steering
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Critical safety
Summary: This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.
Risk: This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.
NHTSA campaign # 12E029000 · Manufacturer: Valeo · Reported: 2012-08-10 · Engine/Fuel
Recall summary
This 2003 BMW 5 Series has 2 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING — 1 recall
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 2
Most recent recall reported: 2019-08-28.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 BMW 5 Series have open recalls?
Yes — there are 2 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2003 BMW 5 Series. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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