MYRModel Year Report

2002 BMW 325

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2002 BMW 325
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:50:48.279Z

Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
26

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 15 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 25 complaints 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 26 complaints 2002 26 2003: 9 complaints 2006: 8 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints
1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 25 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 26 complaints 2002 26 2003: 9 complaints 2006: 8 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012
1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 25 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 26 complaints 2002 26 2003: 9 complaints 2006: 8 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012

2002: 26 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19843
19851
19869
198715
19887
198911
19906
19916
199223
19938
199425
199523
19964
19971
19984
19992
20000
200131
200226
20039
20068
20070
20081
20090
20100
20110
20120

Known problem areas

Only 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

6 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 BMW 325. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact discovered that the driver side air bag deployed and evidence of a fire was present.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-02

Also filed under Air bags

Electrical harness failure

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-01

Air bags

6 of 26 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing sensor/control module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 BMW 325. The contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was unconscious immediately after the impact.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-16

"Takata recall" I am told that part is out of stock and do not know when or if it will be in stock.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-20

Latches/locks/linkages

3 of 26 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.

Visibility

3 of 26 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and sun/moon roof assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

I purchased a new 2002 BMW 325I on 12/4/01 equipped with several options including a sunroof.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-02-07

Exterior lighting

2 of 26 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2009-04-08Defect petitionClosed 2009-08-06 Rear lamp illumination
  2. I
    2009-08-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-12-22 Rear lamp illumination
  3. I
    2009-12-18Engineering analysisClosed 2011-09-28 Rear Lamp Illumination
  4. R
    2017-03-15Air bags17V047000 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...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017.

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  5. R
    2019-11-07Air bags19V698000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2002 BMW 325 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V047000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V698000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 BMW 325 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW 325?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 BMW 325 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.