2002 BMW 3 Series
Canadian MSRP
$34,400 - $83,400
Key Specifications for 2002 BMW 3 Series
Fuel Economy
7.2 - 14.9 City/HWY
combined
Horsepower
168 - 333 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Engine
Gasoline
Torque
155 - 262 ft-lb
Seats
4 - 5
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Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2020-009
Recall date
2020-01-15
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
72 80 20RC
Units Affected:
20,070
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair.
Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.
Safety Risk:
If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the passenger-front airbag module. The passenger-front airbag module will be replaced as necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2017-034
Recall date
2017-01-20
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
15,415
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles that had the driver's side frontal airbag replaced in the past, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver's side frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the driver's side frontal airbag module, and will replace it, if necessary. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2015-230
Recall date
2015-05-27
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
30,668
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall supersedes special service campaign 2014-587. Correction: Dealers will replace the airbag module.
Recall number
2014-299
Recall date
2014-07-16
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
40,915
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment during a crash where deployment is warranted, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger airbag. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2013148.
Recall number
2013-148
Recall date
2013-05-03
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
3,574
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment during a crash where deployment is warranted, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. The defect could also result in a fire causing personal injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger airbag.
Recall number
2011-322
Recall date
2011-08-26
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003 2004 2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
20,127
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may experience the loss of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn signal) on the portion of the rear lamp assemblies that are mounted in the body (the portion of the lamps mounted on the trunk are not affected). Failure of any rear lamp function may result in the following road users being unaware of the driver's intentions, as well as reducing vehicle conspicuity during hours of darkness, which could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install an additional electrical ground connection to the rear lamp circuitry. Rear lamp function will be checked and, if necessary, further electrical repair may be necessary, including the replacement of the 8-pin connector housing.
Recall number
2002-052
Recall date
2002-03-20
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC2002-052
Units Affected:
89
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain 325XI vehicles a problem in the manufacturing process of the rear brake rotors may have resulted in the creation of a crack where the brake disc and the parking brake drum meet. Further cracking of the rotor could occur due to braking torque when the vehicle is driven and the brakes are applied. The brake drum, connected to the wheel hub, would completely separate from the disc. If this happened, the wheel would continue to turn, but the disc would stop, and there would be no braking capacity at that wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace both rear brake rotors.
Recall number
2002-049
Recall date
2002-03-18
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC2002-049
Units Affected:
284
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain 325I, 330I, 525I and 530I vehicles during the strut mount manufacturing process, the thrust bearing was not properly positioned and secured. If the suspension is fully unloaded, the front strut could separate from the upper mount. This could affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace both front spring strut upper mounts.
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