2002 BMW 1 SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 BMW 1 SERIES
The 2002 BMW 1 SERIES has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 BMW 1 SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 BMW 1 SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 BMW 1 SERIES
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 BMW 1 SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 DEFECTIVE PARTS? I DO HAVE THE BILLS FOR THOSE REPAIRS AS PROOF OF THE WORK DONE TO THE SPECIFIC PARTS RECALLED. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2002 BMW 1 SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 BMW 1 SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 BMW 1 SERIES
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 BMW 1 SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SIB-51-25-12 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BMW: WATER PENETRATES THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO OPENINGS IN SERVICE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL WITH INSUFFICIENT SEALING, CAUSING CARPET TO BE WET IN CENTER TUNNEL AREA. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 BMW 1 SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 1 SERIES
- 2000 BMW 1 SERIES — 3 complaints
- 2001 BMW 1 SERIES — 3 complaints
- 2002 BMW 1 SERIES (current)
- 2003 BMW 1 SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2004 BMW 1 SERIES — 6 complaints
- 2005 BMW 1 SERIES — 3 complaints
- 2006 BMW 1 SERIES — 7 complaints
- 2007 BMW 1 SERIES — 9 complaints