2002 BMW 325I Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 BMW 325I, 2% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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 drivers side door would not open either with the keyless remote or by pulling on the door handle inside the car (the windows were down so I could reach inside) I had to open the passenger door and climb across the seat to get into the driver's seat. The button between the seats to unlock all of the doors also failed to open any of the locks. The hazard light switch beside it still worked, so I know the problem isn't due to that faulty switch. This door locks returned to normal after driving the car about 30 minutes and it hasn't yet returned in the five days.”
NHTSA complaint #10356155, filed 2010-09, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Bmw 325I. The contact observed that the vehicle locks on three of the doors would not release open when accessing automatically or manually. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Updated 01/12/11 updated 02/23/11”
NHTSA complaint #10359248, filed 2010-10, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Bmw 325I. The contact stated that the windows could not be opened or closed. In addition, the windows would exhibit an abnormal crunching sound constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 51,000. ..updated 11/28/12 the consumer stated he had a problem with all the windows, getting jammed, or becoming stuck in the up or down position. All of the regulators were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10473883, filed 2012-09, 40,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 325I
52 complaintsExterior lighting
44 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW 325I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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