2002 BMW M Roadster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M Roadster years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW M Roadster. That ranks 4th out of 6 M Roadster model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 33,140 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | 33,140 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 40% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 BMW M Roadster recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw m roadster. While driving approximately 35 mph, a squeaky noise was heard from outside of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the sub frame exhibited several cracks and was slightly separated. The defect became progressively worse over…
Rear differential simply dropped while driving. It and the subframe have torn up rear sheet metal under the trunk. I have a repair in progress.*ak
2002 bmw m roadster trunk crossmember (supports the rear differential) separating from the rest of the car. Spot welds pulled out. Danger of the whole crossmember separating from the chassis. Corrected by an independent in toledo, oh. Crossmember reinforced by an internal i-beam, welded to new…
The rear-subframe is separating from the trunk in my car. As a result, the differential mount has cracked and there is the risk of the differential totally separating from the car.
Speedometer on new vehicle reads excessivly high (7 mph at 65 mph). There was nospecific incident. I would like to know if there are any standards regarding this, as manufacturer says this is an acceptable error. Date below is entered for reference only.
Other BMW M Roadster years
← 2001 M Roadster · 2008 M Roadster →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 M Roadster | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 M Roadster | 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 2002 BMW M Roadster?
Owners most often report power train, structure, equipment problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW M Roadster?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.