2002 BMW E46Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2002 BMW E46, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 11, 2015. Updated daily.
Where the 2002 BMW E46 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2002 BMW E46 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2002 vs. every other E46 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E46 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2002 BMW E46, and the recalls they led to.
- REAR LAMP ILLUMINATIONNo recall
- Rear Lamp IlluminationLed to recall 11V-438
- REAR LAMP ILLUMINATIONLed to recall 11V-438
What E46 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
LOOK AT THIS - ANOTHER BMW RECALL IS IN ORDER MY BATTERY KEEPS GETTING FLOODED WITH WATER AND THEN THE CAR WON'T START UNDER SNOW THE ICE MELTS AND SOMEHOW GETTING INTO THE COMPARTMENT WITH THE BATTERY IN THE BOOT NOTHING ELSE IN THE BOOT IS WET - NOT EVEN ON THE PLASTIC PLATE THAT COVERS THE…
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