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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2002 BMW Z3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Mar 23, 200606E026000 | Exterior lightingWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E026000
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Owner complaints by component6
NHTSA complaints data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 33 |
| Steering | 2 | 33 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 17 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 17 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 17 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 17 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 17 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“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.”
- Air bags
“Air bag fault light is coming in and out on the vehicle display”
- Service brakes
“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.”
Other BMW Z3 model years
- 20021 recall6 complaints
- 20011 recall29 complaints
- 20001 recall51 complaints
Other BMW models
- 2002 3 Series10 recalls427 complaints
- 2002 X54 recalls102 complaints
- 2002 5 Series7 recalls92 complaints
- 2002 7 Series3 recalls94 complaints
- 2002 M35 recalls40 complaints
- 2002 M52 recalls6 complaints
- 2004 X31 recall138 complaints
- 2003 Z44 recalls414 complaints
- 2008 X69 recalls5 complaints
- 2013 X15 recalls102 complaints
- 2008 1 Series9 recalls87 complaints
- 2019 X711 recalls48 complaints
2002 BMW Z3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 BMW Z3 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 BMW Z3. The most recent, 06E026000 (reported March 23, 2006), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 BMW Z3?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 BMW Z3?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.
Recall guides
- What to do if your car has an open recallBooking the free repair, what the dealer can charge, loaners, parts delays and the 60-day rule in federal law.
- Are recalls free, and do they expire?The 15-year rule, the tire deadlines, second owners, out-of-warranty cars and what “free” actually covers.
- “Park outside” and “do not drive” recallsWhat the two strongest recall warnings mean, what to do the same day, and the newest campaigns that carry them.
- Recall reimbursement: getting paid back for a repairPaid for the fix before the recall? The eligibility window, the receipts you need and the 60-day answer rule.
Check a specific BMW by VIN
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