Vehicle safety record

2002 BMW 323 Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 2002 BMW 323 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2019 for the inflator module.

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50/100Safety Index

CAbout as many problems as a typical 323 year, for its age

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 2
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

2002 BMW 323 recalls 2

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Air bags: inflator module

19V698000Oct 2, 20193,924 vehicles affected

Do not drive

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles that may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. The frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of previous recalls, numbers 17V-047 and 19V-015.

Air bags: inflator module

17V047000Jan 20, 2017230,117 vehicles affected

Do not drive

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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No complaints about the 2002 BMW 323 yet

No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.

BMW 323: every year compared

2000 2001 02002

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Top problem	Grade
2002	0	2	-	C
2001	0	2	-	C
2000	2	2	Airbags	D

All 323 years

2002 BMW 323 vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2002 BMW 323	0	2	0	C
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2002 BMW 7 Series	100	1	6	C	Compare
2002 BMW 5 Series Sport Wagon	98	0	8	-	Compare
2002 BMW M3 Convertible	90	0	4	C	Compare
2002 BMW M3 Coupe	84	0	4	-	Compare
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Questions about the 2002 BMW 323

Does the 2002 BMW 323 have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 BMW 323: inflator module (October 2019); inflator module (January 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

How many complaints has the 2002 BMW 323 had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 2002 BMW 323 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW 323 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

What should I do if my 2002 BMW 323 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked 19 hours ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data