- The problem
- Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- The fix
- Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Vehicle safety record
2002 BMW Z3 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 BMW Z3 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2006 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Z3 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 BMW Z3 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 Z3 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 Z3: every year compared
All Z3 years2002 BMW Z3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 BMW Z3 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 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 Z3
Does the 2002 BMW Z3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 BMW Z3: exterior lighting (March 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 Z3 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 BMW Z3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW Z3 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 Z3 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