2002 BMW 325I Complaints and Recall Information
The 2002 BMW 325I has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety recalls affecting lighting and air bag systems.
There are 7 recalls addressing defects in exterior lighting and air bag components. These recalls involve large numbers of vehicles and focus on preventing potential crashes or injuries through free repairs by authorized dealers.
Recalls- Exterior lighting. Recall 11V438000 affects 241,000 vehicles and covers rear lamp functions such as tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals. Electrical resistance builds up causing intermittent operation, increasing the risk of crashes without warning. BMW notifies owners and covers free repairs.
- Passenger air bag inflator rupture. Recall 13V172000 involves 43,204 vehicles. Excessive internal pressure in the passenger frontal air bag inflator can cause it to rupture during deployment, sending metal fragments into the vehicle cabin. Owners are advised not to drive until repairs occur. Repairs are free once parts are available.
- Passenger air bag inflator rupture. Recall 14V428000 affects 574,007 vehicles and addresses the same defect as 13V172000 with inflator rupture risks from excessive internal pressure. Owners are advised not to drive until repair. Multiple notices have been sent and repairs are free of charge.
- Driver air bag inflator rupture. Recall 15V318000 covers 419,235 vehicles with dual-stage driver frontal air bags susceptible to moisture intrusion causing rupture risk on deployment. Owners are advised not to drive until the air bag module is replaced. Repairs began in August 2016 and are free.
- Passenger air bag inflator explosion risk. Recall 20V018000 affects 292,948 vehicles with Takata PSAN inflators used as interim replacements. Propellant degradation may cause inflator explosion projecting sharp metal fragments inside the vehicle, risking serious injury or death. BMW schedules free air bag replacements.
Owners of 2002 BMW 325I vehicles who encounter repeated repairs, unresolved recall notices, or safety system defects may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws.
2002 BMW 325I Summary
2002
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
1570394
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2002 BMW 325I
292948 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2002 BMW 325I
419235 vehicles affected
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.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2002 BMW 325I
574007 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
2002 BMW 325I
43204 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
2002 BMW 325I
241000 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 325I, 325XI, 330I, AND 330XI VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2001, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2005. OVER TIME, RESISTANCE IN THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS MAY CAUSE ONE OR MORE REAR LAMP FUNCTIONS (TAIL LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND/OR TURN-SIGNAL), WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S BODY PANEL, TO STOP WORKING.
Risk: INTERMITTENT LIGHT OPERATION REDUCES THE ABILITY TO WARN OTHER MOTORISTS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS. THIS COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Complaints
No complaints found.