2002 BMW M Roadster Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 33,140miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 BMW M Roadster (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2002 BMW M Roadster. The part named most often is body and structure, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and equipment (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 33,140 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure2 40%
- Equipment1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “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”
NHTSA complaint #10141099, filed 2005-10, 18,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10133487, filed 2005-08, 45,000 milesEquipment: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10000019, filed 2002-12Mileage when problems were reported
75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 21,280 and 45,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 BMW M Roadster in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.
- 10244237Oct 13, 2023Brakes. Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
- 10057534Dec 1, 2014Brakes. Bmw: running noises heard when brakes are applied, with high brake loads; through wheel opening, visible cracks can be seen in brake discs and steering wheel torsional vibrates when applying brakes.
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Fuel system. Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet…
- 10012783Feb 1, 2006Electrical system. Bremi ignition coil replacement on s54 engine. This service bulletin supersedes si120803 dated may 2004.
Other model years of the BMW M Roadster
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 33,140 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 19 | 68,086 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 18 | 74,500 | 0 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 19 | 75,775 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
All BMW M Roadster model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 BMW M Roadster have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2002 BMW M Roadster as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 BMW M Roadster is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 2002 BMW M Roadster been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 BMW M Roadster reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 33,140 miles and the middle half falls between 21,280 and 45,000 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.