2002 BMW M ROADSTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 BMW M ROADSTER
The 2002 BMW M ROADSTER has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit (2 complaints), Equipment (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 BMW M ROADSTER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 BMW M ROADSTER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 BMW M ROADSTER
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 BMW M ROADSTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
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 CUSTOM-FABRICATED SUPPORTS ON THE LONGITUDINAL RAILS. THE OEM CROSSMEMBER IS NOW MERELY COSMETIC. DIFFERENTIAL COVER REPLACED BY ONE WITH A PAIR OF MOUNTS INSTEAD OF JUST ONE TO DISTRIBUTE LOAD. VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 25,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. JB
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.
Safety Rating for the 2002 BMW M ROADSTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 BMW M ROADSTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 BMW M ROADSTER
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 BMW M ROADSTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
651101 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BMW IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE ACTION TO INSTALL THE MISSING CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 BMW M ROADSTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW M ROADSTER
- 1998 BMW M ROADSTER — 22 complaints
- 1999 BMW M ROADSTER — 24 complaints
- 2000 BMW M ROADSTER — 29 complaints
- 2001 BMW M ROADSTER — 6 complaints
- 2002 BMW M ROADSTER (current)
- 2006 BMW M ROADSTER — 0 complaints