2002 BMW Z3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Z3 years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW Z3. That ranks 7th out of 8 Z3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 44,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner 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 Z3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 33% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 33% | 68,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 17% | 35,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 17% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | 35,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 BMW Z3 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 BMW Z3.
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.
When headlights are turned on the left blinkers starts blinking rapidly and is very dim so not really visible. When headlights are off it operates normally. This happens when stationary and when moving. I have seen a number of same problems reported on bmw forums like follows…
Air bag fault light is coming in and out on the vehicle display
2002bmw z3. The abs/dsc system malfunctions at speeds above 40mph. The right front brake engages and abruptly forces the car to pull hard right. The abs lights on the display panel. No bumps or bad road conditions were experienced prior to or at the time this malfunction occurs. This is a very…
Seems to be a known problem - seat-belt guide has broken as it is warped plastic and stopping short can break it. In an accident seat belt could slip up, or impact neck as it is not held into place near the seat. Dealer wants $400 to fix what seems to be a defect
Two times we have been unable to disengage the steering wheel locked. We have had to get the car towed to dealer for service. We thought that the first time was a mistake, then it happened a second time. No matter how hard we tried, we could not get the steering wheel unlocked to drive the car…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW Z3?
Owners most often report air bags, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW Z3?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 BMW Z3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Z3 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.