2002 BMW 325I problems
Owners have filed 198 complaints about the 2002 BMW 325I with NHTSA. Air bags account for 26.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of exterior lighting at 25.3%.
Complaints198
Crashes9
Fires24
Injuries7
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Air bags 26.8% · 53
Exterior lighting 25.3% · 50
Electrical system 10.6% · 21
Visibility 9.1% · 18
Engine and engine cooling 4.5% · 9
Power train 3.5% · 7
Structure 3.0% · 6
Steering 2.0% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 24 describe a fire, 7 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 5 model years of the BMW 325I in this data, 2002 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 10 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,000 miles.
In owners' own words
My air bag light came on and will not go off. I know someone else who has the same make, model and year as I do and they told me that their air bag light is on as well. I am afraid that if I were involved in an accident my air bag will not work. I feel that this could definitely be a safety issue and should be resolved immediately. Thank you for your time and consideration in getting this issue resolved. Air bags · reported at 138,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325I. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325I. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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