BMW M Roadster Problems by Year
NHTSA has 66 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the BMW M Roadster, across 6 model years (1998–2008). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (19). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
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BMW M Roadster years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical M Roadster year: 1998, 1999, 2000. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 M Roadster: 19 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1998 M Roadster: 19 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 M Roadster: 18 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2008 M Roadster: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2001 M Roadster: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 M Roadster: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW M Roadster problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Power Train | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW M Roadster model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 M Roadster | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2002 M Roadster | 5 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2001 M Roadster | 4 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 M Roadster | 19 | 0 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 M Roadster | 18 | 0 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 M Roadster | 19 | 0 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW M Roadster years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1998 (19), 1999 (18), 2000 (19) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical M Roadster year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW M Roadster?
Structure, with 42 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW M Roadster have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.