2002 BMW 325XI Complaints and Recall Information
The 2002 BMW 325XI has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recalls rather than individual complaints, with an emphasis on lighting and air bag system defects identified by the manufacturer and regulators.
There are seven recalls affecting this vehicle, addressing both exterior lighting and air bag safety systems. These recalls involve a large number of vehicles and cover defects that impact rear lamp functionality and air bag inflator safety with serious risk factors. Affected systems include rear signal lights and multiple air bag inflator modules.
- Rear lamp electrical resistance. Recall 11V438000 affects 241,000 vehicles. Electrical contacts can develop resistance over time, causing one or more rear lamp functions to fail intermittently, reducing the ability to signal other drivers and increasing crash risk. Repairs are free, with no "Do Not Drive" advisory. Notification began February 15, 2012.
- Passenger frontal air bag rupture risk. Recall 13V172000 covers 43,204 vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator may produce excessive internal pressure, causing it to rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin during deployment. Owners are advised not to drive affected vehicles until repaired. Notification started in June 2013 with free air bag replacement.
- Expanded passenger air bag recall. Recall 14V428000 impacts 574,007 vehicles. Same defect as recall 13V172000 but includes additional model years and variants. The excessive pressure defect could cause inflator rupture and injury. Owners must not drive vehicles until repairs; notifications began September 2014, with free replacements provided.
- Driver frontal air bag inflator rupture. Recall 15V318000 involves 419,235 vehicles. Dual-stage driver air bags may absorb moisture, eventually causing the inflator to rupture during deployment, risking serious injury or death. Do not drive affected vehicles. Recall started August 2016 with free module replacement. This recall supersedes a previous driver air bag recall.
- Passenger frontal air bag inflator explosion. Recall 20V018000 affects 292,948 vehicles. Some air bag inflators use Takata PSAN propellant that can degrade, causing possible inflator explosions and metal fragmentation on deployment. Repair involves free replacement of the passenger air bag. Recall began February 13, 2020.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues related to these serious air bag and lighting defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal counsel experienced in lemon law cases could provide guidance on available remedies.
2002 BMW 325XI Summary
2002
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
1570394
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2002 BMW 325XI
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 325XI
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 325XI
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 325XI
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 325XI
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.