2002 BMW M Roadster Problems & Complaints

Better than average60% fewer complaints than a typical year of the M Roadster at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2002 BMW M Roadster with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 60% fewer than a typical M Roadster model year at the same age, making the 2002 one of the better M Roadster years. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain (2 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles).

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Most common 2002 BMW M Roadster problems

  • Transmission & drivetrain~45,000 miles
    240%
  • Body & structure~67,000 miles
    240%
  • Equipment & accessories
    120%
  • Other / not specified
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

BMW M Roadster complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, BMW M Roadster. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best M Roadster years: 2002, 1999. Compare all years →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2002 BMW M Roadster a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2002 M Roadster rates better than average: 60% fewer complaints than a typical year of the M Roadster at the same age. It is one of the best M Roadster years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 BMW M Roadster?

The transmission & drivetrain — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year, most often about driveline › differential unit. Next are the body & structure (2) and equipment & accessories (1).

How many recalls does the 2002 BMW M Roadster have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 BMW M Roadster. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the BMW M Roadster?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2002 and 1999. See the full BMW M Roadster years comparison.

At what mileage do 2002 BMW M Roadster problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 45,000 miles; 75% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.