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2002 BMW RT SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2002 BMW RT Series, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints120 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage27kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 10, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 BMW RT Series has problems

12 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 train60
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Service brakes10

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

0 recalls

2002 BMW RT Series recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other RT Series 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 RT Series median. How we score

'96'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 BMW RT Series, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL LINE LEAKAGEPE03054 · closed Jan 23, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-028
In owners' words

What RT Series owners report

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

I HAVE HAVE HAD THE SAME FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN ODI NO. 10439549, AND > CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER CAMPAIGN DP12001. *TR
Complaint 10448019 · Feb 15, 2012 · 27,000 miles
1. NORMAL DRIVING ALONG A ROADWAY. 2. SUDDEN LOSS OF PROPULSION WITHOUT ANY WARNING AT ALL. MOTORCYCLE STOPPED DEAD IN ITS TRACKS. PUSHED MOTORCYCLE THROUGH TRAFFIC TO BREAKDOWN LANE.RISKING INJURY AND/OR DEATH IN THE PROCESS. 3. PERSONALLY INVESTIGATED FAILURE. VERY COMMON FAILURE OF THIS…
Complaint 10296147 · Dec 16, 2009 · 31,500 miles
WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, WENT OVER BUMP (BRIDGE OVERPASS) AND LOST POWER TO REAR WHEEL - VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING LOUD GRINDING NOISE. WAS FOUND THAT INPUT SHAF WAS STRIPPED IN CLUTCH PLATE. INPUT SHAFT/CLUTCH AND RELATED PARTS WAS REPLACED AND WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.*AK
Complaint 10079225 · Jul 3, 2004 · 14,832 miles

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