AI Damage2002 BMW M Coupe: common problems
Owners of the 2002 BMW M Coupe filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about equipment and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Equipment 25% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 25% of all complaints
- 3 Vehicle speed control 25% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 25% of all complaints
- Equipment: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Visibility: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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…
While driving, with foot on the accelerator pedal, the pedal fell completely off. The dealership replaced the pedal. Please provide more details. Ts
While jacking vehicle up jack frame that is attached to vehicle failed and vehicle fell down to ground. Dealership is aware of problem.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the M Coupe has 6 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 4, below average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW M Coupe?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: equipment, suspension, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 4.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2002 BMW M Coupe?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2002 BMW M Coupe from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2002 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.