2002 Bmw M Roadster problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:driveline:differential Unit (2) · Structure:frame And Members (1) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
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
Electrical System 2006-02-01 · 120204 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bremi ignition coil replacement on s54 engine. this service bulletin supersedes si120803 dated may 2004. *eh *sc
Vehicle Speed Control 2001-11-01 · 651101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw is conducting a service action to install the missing cruise control system. *tt
What owners report
2012-11-15 · Structure:body · 67,000 mi“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. th…”
2006-01-29 · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit · 21,280 mi“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…”
2005-10-28 · Structure:frame And Members · 18,000 mi“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 rai…”
2005-08-19 · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit · 45,000 mi“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.…”
2002-12-11 · Unknown Or Other“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.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.