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2002 BMW 325CI Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 30 total for the year
Median mileage
129,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 BMW 325CI, 3% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2002 Bmw 325CI. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated. The rear passenger side turn signal also remained illuminated. The rear driver's side brake light responded and functioned intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repair shop for inspection or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of failure, however they did not provide further assistance. The current mileage was 130,000. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10469539, filed 2012-08, 129,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006411%
2005516%
200457%
200327%
200213%
200148%

Other parts of the 2002 BMW 325CI

Air bags
23 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Engine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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