Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2002 BMW Z3 has 1 recall, 6 complaints.
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Recalls
6
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
06E026000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME CO...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2002 BMW Z3.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON THE LEFT BLINKERS STARTS BLINKING RAPIDLY AND IS VERY DIM SO NOT REALL... |
| Dec 4, 2019 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAG FAULT LIGHT IS COMING IN AND OUT ON THE VEHICLE DISPLAY |
| Sep 3, 2019 | STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | 2002BMW Z3. THE ABS/DSC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40MPH. THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE ENGAGES A... |
| Aug 9, 2016 | SEAT BELTS | SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM - SEAT-BELT GUIDE HAS BROKEN AS IT IS WARPED PLASTIC AND STOPPING SHORT ... |
| Dec 20, 2015 | STEERING | TWO TIMES WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DISENGAGE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. WE HAVE HAD TO GET THE CAR TO... |
| Mar 1, 2006 | AIR BAGS | PASSENGER AIR BAG FAILURE. PRESSURE SWITCH IN PASSENGER SEAT FAILED. HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *TR |