Vehicle safety record

2002 BMW 323I Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 2002 BMW 323I have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2020 for the inflator module.

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NHTSA data checked yesterday

74/100Safety Index

BFewer problems than a typical 323I year, for its age

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

2002 BMW 323I recalls 1

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

20V018000Jan 16, 2020292,948 vehicles affected

Do not drive

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high 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: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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No complaints about the 2002 BMW 323I 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 323I: every year compared

1985 1998 1999 2000 2001 02002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Fires	Top problem	Grade
2006	0	2	0	0	-	C
2005	0	1	0	0	-	B
2004	0	1	0	0	-	B
2003	0	1	0	0	-	B
2002	0	1	0	0	-	B
2001	3	3	1	1	Transmission & drivetrain	F
2000	401	7	13	2	Transmission & drivetrain	F
1999	136	7	10	7	Airbags	F
1998	16	0	7	1	Airbags	F

All 323I years

2002 BMW 323I vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2002 BMW 323I	0	1	0	B
2002 BMW 3 Series	442	0	18	F	Compare
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
2002 BMW K1200LT	37	0	1	D	Compare
2002 BMW R1150GS	21	1	0	F	Compare
2002 BMW M5	19	2	1	F	Compare

More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.

Questions about the 2002 BMW 323I

Does the 2002 BMW 323I have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 BMW 323I: inflator module (January 2020). 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 323I had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 2002 BMW 323I a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical BMW 323I 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.

Which BMW 323I years have the most complaints?

2000 (401), 1999 (136), 1998 (16). See every BMW 323I year compared.

What should I do if my 2002 BMW 323I 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 yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data