- The problem
- Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- The risk
- Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
- The fix
- Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
Vehicle safety record
2002 BMW E36 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 BMW E36 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2006 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical E36 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 BMW E36 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
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No complaints about the 2002 BMW E36 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 E36: every year compared
All E36 years2002 BMW E36 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 BMW E36 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2002 BMW 3 Series | 442 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2002 BMW 7 Series | 100 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 BMW 5 Series Sport Wagon | 98 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2002 BMW M3 Convertible | 90 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2002 BMW M3 Coupe | 84 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2002 BMW K1200LT | 37 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2002 BMW R1150GS | 21 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2002 BMW M5 | 19 | 2 | 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 E36
Does the 2002 BMW E36 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 BMW E36: exterior lighting (June 2006). 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 E36 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 BMW E36 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical BMW E36 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 E36 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 . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data