Model year record
2002 BMW E36
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| Power train: automatic transmission | 1 | 100,955 mi |
| Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) | 1 | 58,000 mi |
| Seat belts: front: buckle assembly | 1 | 87,095 mi |
| Structure | 1 | — |
| Structure: frame and members | 1 | — |
| Suspension: rear | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 89,000 mi |
| Visibility: windshield | 1 | — |
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.
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.