2002 BMW E36 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,095miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 BMW E36, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,095 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 buckle assembly that the driver's side seat belt buckle is inserted into doesn't hold the buckle any longer. The driver's side seat belt is no longer usable. The part is to be replaced by the local Bmw dealer (not under warranty), who will have the old part.”
NHTSA complaint #10162683, filed 2006-07, 87,095 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2002 BMW E36
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW E36
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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