2002 BMW 325I air bags problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2002 BMW 325I — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I got a notice in the mail for an airbag recall. I called the number (877-225-0472) in early December. I was told to call Fremont BMW (510-360-5902) The first question they asked was: Did you buy your vehicle from us? I told them that the car is not currently registered. They told me to schedule a…”
filed Jan 13, 2022
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v018000 (air bags) however, shortly after the recall repair was performed, the air bags warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bmw of ontario (1350 auto center dr…”
filed Dec 22, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term…Campaign 20V018000 · Jan 15, 2020
- Air BagsCampaign 14V428000 · Jun 11, 2018
- Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with…Campaign 15V318000 · May 28, 2015
- Air BagsCampaign 13V172000 · May 2, 2013
Related service bulletins
SERVICE ACTION - HEAD AIR BAG HOLDER RETROFIT: A rattle noise may develop from the head air bag (ITS) gas generator contacting adjacent component. This noise can be heard while driving on an uneven roadway.
B651820 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2020Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2019Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2019Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
B011618 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2019For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview…
B011718 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2018
Air Bags problems in other 325I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 325I | 241 | 47% |
| 2005 325I | 33 | 46% |
| 2004 325I | 62 | 42% |
| 2003 325I | 62 | 31% |
| 2001 325I | 46 | 30% |
| 1995 325I | 3 | 10% |
| 1992 325I | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 BMW 325I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.