2002 BMW 325CI Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 BMW 325CI, 7% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,000 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 subframe on my 2002 Bmw 325CI has broke in 2 halves it is going to cost alot of money to get fixed I have talked to a guy at Bmw he told me there was over 200 cars at his dealership alone this year getting subframes replaced the more I looked into this nearly all Bmw e46 models have this same issue and Bmw has not recalled any of these cars.”
NHTSA complaint #10324482, filed 2010-04, 102,000 miles“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 milesBody and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 325CI
23 complaintsElectrical system
3 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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