Model year record
2002 BMW 3 Series
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 40 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 6 | 97,320 mi |
| Electrical system | 6 | 123,000 mi |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 71,000 mi |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 15,000 mi |
| Power train | 3 | 10,000 mi |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 90,000 mi |
| Steering | 2 | 10,000 mi |
| Suspension | 2 | 6,691 mi |
| Wheels | 2 | 92,000 mi |
| Engine | 1 | 200,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | — |
| Equipment: electrical | 1 | 10,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 200,000 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 123,000 mi |
| Seat belts | 1 | 60,000 mi |
| Service brakes | 1 | 130,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 10,000 mi |
| Structure | 1 | 10,000 mi |
| Suspension: front: control arm | 1 | 29,000 mi |
The 2001 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2003 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
Air bags: frontal
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.