2002 BMW M Coupe Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 13, 2004 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other M Coupe years
Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW M Coupe. That ranks 3rd out of 4 M Coupe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 25%). 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 2002 BMW M Coupe problems

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

Equipment1
Suspension1
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~3,000 mi
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment125%———
Suspension125%———
Vehicle Speed Control125%3,000——
Visibility125%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 2 complaints
2002: 2200222003: 1200312004: 120041

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 BMW M Coupe recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 BMW M Coupe.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

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

While driving debris unexpectedly discharged from another vehicle and the highway and hit the driver's windshield. This caused two cracks inside the windshield. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that a replacement windshield would be rendered only through…

Visibility · received Aug 13, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10087904

While driving, with foot on the accelerator pedal, the pedal fell completely off. The dealership replaced the pedal. Please provide more details. Ts

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jan 17, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10004133

While jacking vehicle up jack frame that is attached to vehicle failed and vehicle fell down to ground. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak

Equipment · received Sep 19, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8019092

While driving if steering wheel is released vehicle will pull to left side. Maufacturer said they had no remedy for this problem at this time.

Suspension · received May 10, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8009611

Other BMW M Coupe years

← 2001 M Coupe

YearComplaintsRecalls
200240
2001 M Coupe10
2000 M Coupe80
1999 M Coupe120

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW M Coupe?

Owners most often report equipment, suspension, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW M Coupe?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.