2002 BMW 1 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1 Series years
- Not enough data 9th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW 1 Series. That ranks 9th out of 13 1 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 BMW 1 Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 BMW 1 Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 BMW 1 Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I understand that bmw will remedy the defect presently, however 10/7/09 i paid $271.78 and 7/28/10 i paid $294.25 for repairs to the identical problem. Will i be reimbursed for those repairs done at my local auto service company, since i was unaware and not informed by bmw that it was due to…
Other BMW 1 Series years
← 2001 1 Series · 2003 1 Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 1 Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 1 Series | 33 | 2 |
| 2010 1 Series | 8 | 2 |
| 2009 1 Series | 18 | 1 |
| 2008 1 Series | 18 | 2 |
| 2007 1 Series | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 1 Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 1 Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 1 Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 1 Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 1 Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 1 Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW 1 Series?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW 1 Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 BMW 1 Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1 Series model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.