2002 BMW 325CI Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 152,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 BMW 325CI, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 152,000 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.
“After completing a trip of approximately 25 miles coming into a parking spot and bringing vehicle to a stop the vehicle was shut off. Driver was able to egress out of vehicle without issue, passenger door was unable to be opened. Door remained locked with seemingly no mechanical link to door latch. Driver attempted to open door from outside, also unable to do so. Passenger had to egress vehicle through drivers door, passenger door unable to open despite repeated use of unlock button on center console and unlock feature on keyless entry. …”
NHTSA complaint #10641632, filed 2014-10, 152,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325CI. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 15V318000 (Air Bags) and 13V172000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repairs were completed. The vehicle was retrieved from the dealer. The contact stated that upon retrieving the vehicle from the dealer, the contact's husband stated that while starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster failed to power on, and the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11757767, filed 2026-08, 164,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Bmw 325CI. The contact was driving 40 MPH in rainy weather when smoke began emitting from the instrument panel. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and within minutes, the interior was engulfed in flames. The local fire department was dispatched and was able to extinguish the fire and determined the origin to be electrical. A fire report was filed and the vehicle was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10393042, filed 2011-03, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 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…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 325CI
23 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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