2002 BMW 328I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 BMW 328I. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 BMW 328I
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
-
Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive
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…
Remedy: 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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2002 BMW 328I. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare BMW 328I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 328I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 BMW 328I | 0 | 31 |
| 1997 BMW 328I | 0 | 25 |
| 1998 BMW 328I | 0 | 26 |
| 1999 BMW 328I | 7 | 98 |
| 2000 BMW 328I | 7 | 112 |
| 2001 BMW 328I | 3 | 4 |
| 2002 BMW 328I | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 BMW 328I | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 BMW 328I | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 BMW 328I | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 BMW 328I | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 BMW 328I | 6 | 398 |
| 2008 BMW 328I | 5 | 239 |
| 2009 BMW 328I | 6 | 193 |
| 2010 BMW 328I | 6 | 155 |
| 2011 BMW 328I | 7 | 577 |
| 2012 BMW 328I | 6 | 130 |
| 2013 BMW 328I | 5 | 257 |
| 2014 BMW 328I | 8 | 151 |
| 2015 BMW 328I | 4 | 125 |
| 2016 BMW 328I | 1 | 57 |
Checking a specific 2002 BMW 328I
How do I know if my 2002 BMW 328I has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 BMW 328I; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V018000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
- X53,154 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
- 335I810 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.