2002 BMW 3 Series
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 442 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 21 3 Series model years with reports.
Of the 2002 reports, 18 involved a crash and 31 involved a fire. 22 people were injured and 2 people died.
Primary concernAir bags151 reports · 34% of complaints
Owner complaints442Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationshipNo recalls on fileNHTSA campaign records
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
No safety recalls on file.
Representative owner complaints: exterior lighting
76 reports, newest first. Show all
Exterior lighting, May 15, 2002
ALL XENON HEADLIGHTS SHOULD BE BANNED. THEY BLIND ONCOMING DRIVERS !!*AK