2002 BMW 325CI Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 77%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 BMW 325CI, 77% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving to work this morning, the passenger airbag above the door erupted. My vehicle was not hit by anything. I have no damage to the outside at all. I need to know how this airbag recall affects me, because it talks about in the event of a crash...and I wasn't in a wreck of any sort.”
NHTSA complaint #10681076, filed 2015-02, 116,300 miles“Out of the blue the airbag light came on. I became concerned and did not want to drive it- I didn't know why or what to do about it. The light stays on constantly and never goes out. I had an auto mechanic look at it but he had not knowledge of what it might be. I continued to drive the care and the light remained on. I wasn't driving it everyday so I was not worried very much. But I had read about a recall of some Bmw's were having problems with their airbags and I thought that could be it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10627931, filed 2014-08, 39,000 miles“Takata recall hello, I'm at my Bmw service center now (Bmw of fairfax) to have service done on my car. I received notification of the takata air bag recall and notified the service center as to when I can get my air bags fixed. They could not give me a definitive time line. I went to the service center today to have regular service done on my car and again they could not give me an exact time line. They said, maybe a year but we're not sure. I also asked if Bmw is still offering their car rental program until the issue is resolved but the service center said Bmw is no longer offering this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10887664, filed 2016-07, 90,000 miles“I was notified of recall campaign no: 15v-318 in july 2015. Driver side air bag needs to be replaced due to possible serious injury or death if inflated on impact. I have called the local dealership. Inskip Bmw on numerous occasions and they say that they have not received the replacement part. If it is this dangerous, why is it taking so long?”
NHTSA complaint #10818926, filed 2016-01“I got this recall last year...I called the dealership here in clear lake houston, and I was told they don't make the airbags for this recall... And he said call back ......well I have for 2 years not! Then I got a new letter saying that they where in stock and make an appointment so I callled the dealership again.........and again I was told they don't make these parts......im sorry but this doesn't make me feel very safe. I guess I just don't understand why they don't make these parts..its suppose to protect me”
NHTSA complaint #10917154, filed 2016-10Related recalls
- 20V018000Jan 15, 2020DO NOT DRIVEBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci…Covers: BMW 325CI 2000–2006, 330CI 2000–2006, M3 2000–2006 +11 more
- 15V318000May 28, 2015DO NOT DRIVEBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006…Covers: BMW 325CI 2002–2006, M3 2002–2006, 330CI 2002–2006 +9 more
- 13V172000May 2, 2013DO NOT DRIVEBMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3…Covers: BMW 325CI 2002–2003, M3 2002–2003, 325I 2002–2003 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10184591Nov 1, 2020SERVICE 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…
- 10160287Apr 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.
- 10160244Apr 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.
- 10153726Jan 1, 2019Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
- 10149558Oct 1, 2018For 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…
- 10149557Oct 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…
- 10154816Feb 1, 2018In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support…
- 10148100Jun 1, 2014Special Technical Campaign. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has urged vehicle manufacturers to conduct an investigation into air bags which may not…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 325CI
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW 325CI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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