Vehicle recall 02V138000 · May 16, 2002

BMW 325Ci, 325i and 20 more models

On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.
Consequence: If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. In addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fan. Owner notification began September 28, 2001. This is a supplement to a recall that began during September 2001 (see recall campaign 01V206). Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 02V138000
Reported to NHTSA: May 16, 2002
Filed by: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,550
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Recall 02V138000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

BMW 325Ci (2001): 2001
BMW 325i (2001): 2001
BMW 325IT (2001): 2001
BMW 330Ci (2001): 2001
BMW 330i (2001): 2001
BMW 330xi (2001): 2001
BMW 525i (2001): 2001
BMW 525iA (2001): 2001
BMW 525IT (2001): 2001
BMW 525ITA (2001): 2001
BMW 530i (2001): 2001
BMW 530iA (2001): 2001
BMW 540i (2001): 2001
BMW 540iA (2001): 2001
BMW 540ITA (2001): 2001
BMW 740i (2001): 2001
BMW 740ILA (2001): 2001
BMW 740ILP (2001): 2001
BMW 750iL (2001): 2001
BMW 750ILP (2001): 2001
BMW X5 (2001): 2001
BMW Z8 (2001): 2001

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