2001 BMW M Coupe Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 18, 2002 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other M Coupe years
Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW M Coupe. That ranks 4th out of 4 M Coupe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 32,980 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 BMW M Coupe problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~32,980 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling1100%32,980——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2001 BMW M Coupe recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 BMW M Coupe.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Accelerating on highway, dsc and eml warning lights came on, vehicle would not respond to throttle input and started decelerating slowly in heavy traffic. I made a series of emergency lane changes to pull off the freeway into the emergency lane. Restarting the vehicle erased the warning lights…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Dec 18, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 10000225

Other BMW M Coupe years

← 2000 M Coupe · 2002 M Coupe →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 M Coupe40
200110
2000 M Coupe80
1999 M Coupe120

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW M Coupe?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 BMW M Coupe?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 BMW M Coupe a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M Coupe model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.