2001 BMW M Roadster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M Roadster years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW M Roadster. That ranks 5th out of 6 M Roadster model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 75%). Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 BMW M Roadster problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 75% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 70,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 BMW M Roadster recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 BMW M Roadster.
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.
Gas pedal broke and jammed. Could not stop car, engine began revving at high rpm. Turned the car off and pulled onto shoulder of interstate. Gas pedal broke at the base. Updated 05/12/11 *bf
The bmw that i drive is subject to catastrophic engine failure. There have been over 125 reported and documented cases of the engine failing at an engine rpm that is well within the tolerances of the vehicle specifications. *ak these failures have resulted in engine lock ups, resulting in loss of…
I would like to file a complaint regarding the bmw s54 engines that are currently used in the bmw m roadsters. I am aware that there have been multiple letters mailed, e-mails sent and even an internet site established all pertaining to the problematic s54 engine.*ak a while back, bmw issued a…
Consumer stated that engine stalls after being warm or hot on initial start up, and engine goes to low rpm (50) or stalls out completely. After restarting engine will run correctly. Took vehicle to the dealer and problem still has not been solved, consumer is concerned that this could lead to…
Other BMW M Roadster years
← 2000 M Roadster · 2002 M Roadster →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 M Roadster | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 M Roadster | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 M Roadster | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 M Roadster | 18 | 0 |
| 1998 M Roadster | 19 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW M Roadster?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive/mobility, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 BMW M Roadster?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 BMW M Roadster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M Roadster model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.