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2002 BMW 325CI Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 30 total for the year
Median mileage
35,209miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2002 BMW 325CI, 3% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,209 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.

“2002 Bmw 325CI. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine problems. The consumer stated the engine would stall, when he reduced his speed. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, several times in order for them to examine and fix the engine stall problem. However, each time he visited the dealer, they were unable to locate the cause of the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10533570, filed 2013-08, 35,209 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200626%
200513%
200411%
200213%
200112%
2000117%

Other parts of the 2002 BMW 325CI

Air bags
23 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW 325CI

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology