2002 Bmw M Coupe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield (1) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-10-13 · B340714 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. cause material-
Service Brakes 2014-12-01 · SIB-34-04-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. *pe
Exterior Lighting 2010-08-01 · SIB-63-02-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2009-12-01 · SIB-16-02-09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. in some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit is
What owners report
2004-08-13 · Visibility:windshield“while driving debris unexpectedly discharged from another vehicle and the highway and hit the driver's windshield. this caused two cracks inside the windshield. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that a replacement windshield would be rendered only through the payment of the consumer, not the dealer …”
2003-01-17 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 3,000 mi“while driving, with foot on the accelerator pedal, the pedal fell completely off. the dealership replaced the pedal. please provide more details. ts…”
2002-09-19 · Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift“while jacking vehicle up jack frame that is attached to vehicle failed and vehicle fell down to ground. dealership is aware of problem.*ak…”
2002-05-10 · Suspension“while driving if steering wheel is released vehicle will pull to left side. maufacturer said they had no remedy for this problem at this time.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.