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2002 BMW 323 problems

The most common problem on the 2002 BMW 323 is airbags. Its complaint count is close to a typical 323 model year.

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Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
1
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Airbags

The worst 2002 BMW 323 problems

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Recalls 2

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported October 2, 2019 · 3,924 vehicles affected
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles that may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. The frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of previous recalls, numbers 17V‑047 and 19V‑015.

Recall number 19V698000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported January 20, 2017 · 230,117 vehicles affected
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 17V047000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2002 BMW 323 1

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What 2002 BMW 323 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 24, 2017 · Airbags · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 bmw 323. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

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Is the 2002 BMW 323 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 BMW 323, close to a typical 323 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 BMW 323?

Airbags, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2002 BMW 323 have?

2 recalls, covering air bags.

Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW 323 airbags?

Yes, 2 recalls: 19V698000, 17V047000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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