2002 BMW 325 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 23%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 BMW 325, 23% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10981454, filed 2017-04, 10,000 miles“Dt: when vehicle had only 33 miles every single dummy light came on the car jumped forward and died out. It had been to several dealerships in different states , and they said it was always something different. While going 65 MPH all the lights came on and vehicle stopped. The last time this happened the battery was replaced, and it happened again, and vehicle almost hit someone.”
NHTSA complaint #10124498, filed 2005-06, 31,000 miles“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. The front windshield was shattered and the ceiling panel was burned and hanging down. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10661564, filed 2014-12, 140,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Bmw 325. The contact stated that the doors have stopped unlocking. The contact had to open the windows from inside of the vehicle and then unlock them since they would not open from the inside of the vehicle. When using the key, the contact was able unlock the drivers side door, but not the other doors. The dealer stated that this was a known issue with the vehicle and was caused by a failure problem with the electrical system. The failure mileage was 88000 and the current mileage was 92000.”
NHTSA complaint #10362408, filed 2010-10, 88,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 38% |
| 2003 | 3 | 33% |
| 2002 | 6 | 23% |
| 2001 | 2 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
| 1992 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 9% |
| 1987 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 325
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW 325
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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