How many recalls does the 2002 BMW 325 have?

The 2002 BMW 325 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2002 BMW 325 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 BMW 325?

Of 30 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2002 BMW 325 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 BMW 325 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 234,041 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 19V698000 2019-10-02 3,924 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles that may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This…

AIR BAGS 17V047000 2017-01-20 230,117 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

111

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT

Total complaints30

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Takata recall. We are under recall 17v047. For four months, we have been calling and doing on-line chats with bmw of mobile (mobile, alabama). Every call or chat ends with them asking for our phone number and email address. They say they will contact us shortly with info on when or if the recall…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-01-30

“Can not unlock car in any way. The relays in the gm5 module which give power to the actuators become weak and can not open car. Car can not be opened with car key as key hole is also electronic. In the end I cant get inside the car.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-04-12

“While vehicle was in motion on a straight highway, the passenger in the right rear seat leaned forward, extending the shoulder seat belt from its retractor. The right rear seat belt failed to retract when the passenger sat upright and will not retract now that the vehicle is parked on level ground.”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2016-01-13

“Takata recall. My complaint concerns the delay in parts availability to fix driver's side airbag. This is taking way to long and am worried as to possibility of injury, or worse, if involve in an accident. In my opinion "lack of parts" is taking way too long .nothing has happened yet.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-12-24

“Third window regulator broke on my 2002 bmw 325 - three different windows. I finally got sick of it and called bmw north america and they refuse to do anything about it. The windows go down & you can't get them back up. I did an internet search and easily found tons more complaints. Obviously this…”

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS · reported 2014-12-12

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw 325. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact discovered that the driver side air bag deployed and evidence of a fire was present. The contact indicated that the dashboard was melted and burn marks were present throughout the cabin of the vehicle.…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2014-12-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw 325. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact discovered that the driver side air bag deployed and evidence of a fire was present. The contact indicated that the dashboard was melted and burn marks were present throughout the cabin of the vehicle.…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2014-12-01

“None of the passenger locks open, automatically or manually. This is a serious safety hazard if there is an accident or fire. No one can get out. *js”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2014-07-06