2002 BMW 325I Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 BMW 325I, 4% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,500 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.
“The plastic clips that operate the sunshade on my 2002 325I have broken four times since I purchased the vehicle in 2003 requiring replacement. The first three times the dealer covered in full under the cpo warranty, which ran out in march 2008. Out of warranty costs are $350 to repair. Tried to get the dealer to cover this last repair, which I reported just two weeks after my extended warranty expired, but they refused.”
NHTSA complaint #10227773, filed 2008-05, 73,000 miles“Sunroof tabs broke, leaving the shade to get stuck almost always leading to the window to jam. I know this is a constant problem. Everyone I know with a 325I has the same problem as I.”
NHTSA complaint #10242408, filed 2008-09, 78,000 miles“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“Water leaks into the rear driver's side passenger compartment, flooding the carpet underneath the floor mat. Happens nearly every time it rains heavily or when I wash the car. Have already taken car back to dealer for repair. They replaced the left rear door seals, but same water leaks continue to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10047443, filed 2003-11, 5,000 miles“On Tuesday June 20, 2023 at 7:20am I was awakened by my neighbor who informed me that my car was on fire. A report was done by the fire department and they did not believe it was done on purpose but something with my car. My car was totally consumed with fire nothing but ashes.”
NHTSA complaint #11530869, filed 2023-07Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 10% |
| 1994 | 1 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
| 1992 | 5 | 13% |
| 1988 | 1 | 20% |
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 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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