2002 BMW M RoadsterProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2002 BMW M Roadster, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 15, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 BMW M Roadster has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20
Structure20
Equipment10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2002 BMW M Roadster recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other M Roadster year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the M Roadster median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What M Roadster owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 10148924 · Jan 29, 2006 · 21,280 miles
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.
Complaint 10133487 · Aug 19, 2005 · 45,000 miles

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