Vehicle safety record
1972 BMW 2002A Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1972 BMW 2002A have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 1976 for the front.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 2002A year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1972 BMW 2002A recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1972 BMW 2002A yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW 2002A: every year compared
All 2002A years1972 BMW 2002A vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 BMW 2002A | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 1972 BMW 2002 | 1 | 2 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1972 BMW 2002A
Does the 1972 BMW 2002A have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1972 BMW 2002A: front (December 1976); retractor (February 1974). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1972 BMW 2002A had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1972 BMW 2002A a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical BMW 2002A year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1972 BMW 2002A has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data