How many recalls does the 2002 BMW 1 Series have?

The 2002 BMW 1 Series has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2002 BMW 1 Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 BMW 1 Series?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is exterior lighting.

2002 BMW 1 Series Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 BMW 1 Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2009-10-07

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 BMW 1 Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.