2002 BMW 325XI electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 BMW 325XI — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving our car the dash lights will come on and the car will loose all power. We have to pull over and turn car off wait a minute with key completely out of the ignition and restart the car then all lights are off and car is completely drivable. This happens multiple times a day no matter…”
filed May 23, 2017
“Locks occupants in car and cannot electrically or mechanically unlock. Many bmw operators have reported this problem on internet but no recall exists for dealerships to repair/replace. Happens when vehicle is in motion or stationary, on a city street or highway, turning or anytime the system locks…”
filed Feb 20, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
For 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, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?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…
B011618 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2018
Electrical System problems in other 325XI years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 325XI | 12 | 11% |
| 2005 325XI | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 325XI | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 325XI | 2 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 BMW 325XI
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.