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BMW 325I 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2002 BMW 325I: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

162Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
13Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
33Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags53 complaints

53 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V172000, 14V428000, 15V318000, 20V018000.

Lighting50 complaints

50 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V438000.

Electrical System21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V057000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V057000Reported February 19, 2002 - 4,672 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 4,672 vehicles across all affected models.

11V438000Reported August 26, 2011 - 241,000 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 241,000 vehicles across all affected models.

13V172000Reported May 2, 2013 - 43,204 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 43,204 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
14V428000Reported June 11, 2018 - 574,007 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 574,007 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
15V318000Reported May 28, 2015 - 419,235 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 419,235 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
20V018000Reported January 15, 2020 - 292,948 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 292,948 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP09002Opened April 8, 2009 - Closed August 6, 2009

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP09002Opened April 8, 2009 - Closed August 6, 2009

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP09002Opened April 8, 2009 - Closed August 6, 2009

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP09002Opened April 8, 2009 - Closed August 6, 2009

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP09002Opened April 8, 2009 - Closed August 6, 2009

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA09019Opened December 18, 2009 - Closed September 28, 2011

Rear Lamp Illumination. Resulted in recall campaign 11V438000.

EA09019Opened December 18, 2009 - Closed September 28, 2011

Rear Lamp Illumination. Resulted in recall campaign 11V438000.

EA09019Opened December 18, 2009 - Closed September 28, 2011

Rear Lamp Illumination. Resulted in recall campaign 11V438000.

EA09019Opened December 18, 2009 - Closed September 28, 2011

Rear Lamp Illumination. Resulted in recall campaign 11V438000.

PE09036Opened August 7, 2009 - Closed December 22, 2009

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION. Resulted in recall campaign 11V438000.

PE09036Opened August 7, 2009 - Closed December 22, 2009

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION. Resulted in recall campaign 11V438000.

PE09036Opened August 7, 2009 - Closed December 22, 2009

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION. Resulted in recall campaign 11V438000.

PE09036Opened August 7, 2009 - Closed December 22, 2009

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION. Resulted in recall campaign 11V438000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20028
20034
20049
20054
20064
20071
20089
200911
201017
201125
20129
20132
20148
201510
201622
20178
20182
20194
20202
20221
20231
20251
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.