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Seat beltsPart report

2002 BMW Z3 Seat belts Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
46,000miles
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 Z3, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 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.

“Seems to be a known problem - seat-belt guide has broken as it is warped plastic and stopping short can break it. In an accident seat belt could slip up, or impact neck as it is not held into place near the seat. Dealer wants $400 to fix what seems to be a defect”

NHTSA complaint #10894361, filed 2016-08, 46,000 miles

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002117%
2001211%
2000515%
1999718%
1998310%
19971021%
1996517%

Other parts of the 2002 BMW Z3

Air bags
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW Z3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology