2002 BMW 325XIT recalls & problems

2 recalls 1 complaint

2recalls
1owner complaints
0crashes reported
0fires reported
0 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2002 BMW 325XIT and 1 owner complaint. The part owners complain about most is fuel/propulsion system (1 reports). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2002 BMW 325XIT recalls

Air Bags · NHTSA 20V018000 · Jan 15, 2020

Do not drive – the manufacturer advises owners not to drive these vehicles until repaired.

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…

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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.

292,948 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

Air Bags · NHTSA 13V172000 · May 2, 2013

Do not drive – the manufacturer advises owners not to drive these vehicles until repaired.

Problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW intends to issue initial notifications to owners informing them of the safety defect in June 2013. Once replacement parts are available, estimated for July, BMW will notify owners again to contact their dealers and…

43,204 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

2002 BMW 325XIT problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Fuel/Propulsion System 1
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Latest owner complaints

Fuel/Propulsion System · May 7, 2016 · 98,000 miles · CO

When starting the car after it has been in cold temperatures (-25 c or colder) the fuel injectors leak significantly. It appears as if the body of the injectors shrinks such that the injector pulls away from the fuel rail. A steady stream of fuel is observed out of several injectors. The amount of fuel leaking is enough to observe a steady stream of fuel exiting underneath the…

Other BMW 325XIT years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 BMW 325XIT have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2002 BMW 325XIT, the most recent one (20V018000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW 325XIT?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are fuel/propulsion system (1).