# Recalls that may apply to the 2002 BMW 325i

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [20V018000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V018000.md), 2020-01-15: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 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. **NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.**
- [14V428000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V428000.md), 2018-06-11: AIR BAGS. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001\-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001\-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001\-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001\-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001\-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. **NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.**
- [15V318000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V318000.md), 2015-05-28: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain model year 2002\-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002\-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002\-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity Vehicles.  Please note that the 5\-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with the optional sports steering wheel.  The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual\-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. **NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.**
- [13V172000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V172000.md), 2013-05-02: AIR BAGS. 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. Built 2002\-01\-01 to 2002\-12\-31. **NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.**
- [11V438000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V438000.md), 2011-08-26: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002\-2005 325I, 325XI, 330I, AND 330XI VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2001, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2005.  OVER TIME, RESISTANCE IN THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS MAY CAUSE ONE OR MORE REAR LAMP FUNCTIONS \(TAIL LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND/OR TURN\-SIGNAL\), WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S BODY PANEL, TO STOP WORKING. Built 2001\-09\-01 to 2005\-03\-01.
- [02V057000](/recalls/nhtsa/02V057000.md), 2002-02-19: SUSPENSION. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE STRUT MOUNT MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE THRUST BEARING WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONS AND SECURED.  IF THE SUSPENSION IS FULLY UNLOADED, THE FRONT STRUT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER MOUNT. Built 2001\-11\-06 to 2001\-11\-20.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2020009](/recalls/tc/2020009.md), 2020-01-15: Airbag. 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.
- [2017034](/recalls/tc/2017034.md), 2017-01-20: Airbag. Issue: 2023 Update \- BMW has updated this recall and issued a do not drive advisory for all vehicles that that not yet been repaired.  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 driver\-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: BMW advises not to drive your vehicle unless this recall repair has been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver\-front airbag inflator. The driver\-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary.  To learn if your vehicle requires repair, owners may: • Visit https://www.bmw.ca/en/ssl/VehicleRecall.html • Contact your preferred or local BMW Retailer • Call BMW Customer Relations Recall Services at 1\-855\-217\-3002
- [2015230](/recalls/tc/2015230.md), 2015-05-27: Airbag. Issue: 2023 Update \- BMW has updated this recall and issued a do not drive advisory for all vehicles that that not yet been repaired.  Long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver\-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. Note: This recall supersedes special service campaign 2014\-587. Correction: Dealers will replace the airbag module.  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: BMW advises not to drive your vehicle unless this recall repair has been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver\-front airbag inflator. The driver\-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary.  To learn if your vehicle requires repair, owners may: • Visit https://www.bmw.ca/en/ssl/VehicleRecall.html • Contact your preferred or local BMW Retailer • Call BMW Customer Relations Recall Services at 1\-855\-217\-3002
- [2014299](/recalls/tc/2014299.md), 2014-07-16: Airbag. 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.
- [2013148](/recalls/tc/2013148.md), 2013-05-03: Airbag. 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.
- [2011322](/recalls/tc/2011322.md), 2011-08-26: Lights And Instruments. 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.
- [2002052](/recalls/tc/2002052.md), 2002-03-20: Brakes. 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.
- [2002049](/recalls/tc/2002049.md), 2002-03-18: Structure. 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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