NHTSA Recall 02V138000: Fan (engine and engine cooling)
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,550 vehicles. It affects 22 models including the BMW 325CI.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V138000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › FAN |
| Report received | May 16, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.
Safety risk
If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. In addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fan. Owner notification began september 28, 2001. This is a supplement to a recall that began during september 2001 (see recall campaign 01v206). Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V138000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 325CI | 2001 |
| BMW 325I | 2001 |
| BMW 325IT | 2001 |
| BMW 330CI | 2001 |
| BMW 330I | 2001 |
| BMW 330XI | 2001 |
| BMW 525I | 2001 |
| BMW 525IA | 2001 |
| BMW 525IT | 2001 |
| BMW 525ITA | 2001 |
| BMW 530I | 2001 |
| BMW 530IA | 2001 |
| BMW 540I | 2001 |
| BMW 540IA | 2001 |
| BMW 540ITA | 2001 |
| BMW 740I | 2001 |
| BMW 740ILA | 2001 |
| BMW 740ILP | 2001 |
| BMW 750IL | 2001 |
| BMW 750ILP | 2001 |
| BMW X5 | 2001 |
| BMW Z8 | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.