2002 BMW 3 Series Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 BMW 3 Series, 12% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased this vehicle 2 weeks ago. One night while driving on the beltway about 70 MPH the car started losing power. Almost all the sensors were illuminated on the dash board. I barely made it over to the emergency lane. To make matters worst Bmw roadside assistance stated they are not allowed to assist anyone on route 495. Bmw would not allow me to return the vehicle, but it is in the repair shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10070291, filed 2004-01, 9,600 miles“The car stalls when you accelerate from a stop and you are making a left or right hand turn. This has happened several times over the years and happens without warning. Today it stalled in a parking lot but the last few times it has stalled in an intersection creating a potentially very dangerous situation. We have taken the car to the dealership several times but they can't seem to find the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10722669, filed 2015-06, 90,000 miles“Michelin pilot sport a/s plus tires 275/30/19 on Bmw m3 had blow out on freeway at normal speeds of 65 MPH. Could hear rubber whipping the road just prior to the abruptly bursting. Had tires inspected and technician found excessive cracking near the tread and center wear-bar had pitting in the rubber (15,622 miles). Car is seldom driven and always garaged (climate controlled). Tire store had seen identical issues in the past with same tire. Did not want to replace with same tires that potentially have the same issue. Lost warranty credits to purchase another brand for family safety. …”
NHTSA complaint #11048187, filed 2017-11, 92,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032989Dec 1, 2007Bmw: fuel level sensor repair procedure. The case where it is necessary to replace the right side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing does not need to…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 7% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 12% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 3 Series
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW 3 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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