2002 BMW 325XI Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 22%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,957miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine of the 2002 BMW 325XI, 22% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,957 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Noticed that there is a loud squeal noise from the engine. Dealership technician found that water pump was leaking coolant onto engine belts. Bleeder screw was stripped in expansion tank. Replaced the water pumpand filled system upon bleeding the system found the bleeder screw stripped out. Replaced coolant expansion tank and bleeder screw.”
NHTSA complaint #10493113, filed 2013-01, 55,138 miles“Was putting oil into the engine every 500 miles for about 2-3 months and finally decided enough was enough. No accidents with car. Took the car to the dealership, technician performed leak down test on engine and noticed cylinder 1 reading at 50 PSI and #2 cylinder reading at 5 PSI. Performed compression test and cylinder #1 and #2 failed. Complete engine replacement was done as repairs could not be guaranteed. Cost was over $5000.”
NHTSA complaint #10492969, filed 2013-01, 98,328 miles“Ignition selaniod isn't working. When I turn the key to start the car, the ignition thinks the car has started, but the engine doesn't turn over. It takes multiple tries to get the car to start.”
NHTSA complaint #11023601, filed 2017-09, 172,400 miles“The camshaft positioning sensor a circuit intermittent can go bad leading the engine to stop working all together this could cause a very serious accident if driving on the road”
NHTSA complaint #10956936, filed 2017-02, 166,983 miles“Had major oil leak from valve cover area. Was putting a quart of oil into the car every 500 miles. When brought to dealership found out that valve cover was cracked. Dealership repaired and replaced the valve cover and gaskets.”
NHTSA complaint #10492968, filed 2013-01, 102,046 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 325XI
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTires
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW 325XI
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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