2001 BMW M Roadster recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2001 BMW M Roadster, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 0

Injuries / deaths

0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 BMW M Roadster vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 BMW M Roadster problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	4
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,600 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 BMW M Roadster complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicle Speed Control · at 70,600 miles · reported May 10, 2011

Gas pedal broke and jammed. Could not stop car, engine began revving at high RPM. Turned the car off and pulled onto shoulder of interstate. Gas pedal broke at the base. Updated 05/12/11

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Oct 4, 2004

The bmw that I drive is subject to catastrophic engine failure. There have been over 125 reported and documented cases of the engine failing at an engine RPM that is well within the tolerances of the vehicle specifications. These failures have resulted in engine lock ups, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle. Bmw has acknowledged the issue in the s54 engine that drives the majority of the vehicles in the m class, however, they have ignored those of us driving the m roadster, still driven by the same engine. Please advise.

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Feb 11, 2002

Consumer stated that engine stalls after being warm or hot on initial start up, and engine goes to low RPM (50) or stalls out completely. After restarting engine will run correctly. Took vehicle to the dealer and problem still has not been solved, consumer is concerned that this could lead to accident in traffic.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 BMW M Roadster have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 BMW M Roadster as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 BMW M Roadster?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (4 reports), followed by equipment adaptive/mobility (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,600 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.