2002 BMW 325I visibility problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2002 BMW 325I — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The rear window rolls down and won't go back up again. Ha email been informed by dealership that it's broken and window regulator needs to replaced. The windows are rarely used. Online research indicates that this is a recurring problem and the dealerships are fully aware of it. The manufacturer…”
filed Oct 14, 2014
“Like many others who have reported this problem, this will be my third time replacing a window regulator in my 2002 bmw 325i. The month after I purchased this vehicle I had to replace the front driver's side window regulator, and a few months later I had to replace the front passenger side window…”
filed Jul 22, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2024
Visibility problems in other 325I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 325I | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 325I | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 325I | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 325I | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 325I | 13 | 9% |
| 1995 325I | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 325I | 2 | 10% |
| 1992 325I | 5 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 BMW 325I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.