Vehicle safety record
1972 BMW 2002 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1972 BMW 2002 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 1976 for the front. For comparison, the 1973 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 2002 year, for its age
#4 most complained-about 1972 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1972 BMW 2002 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1972 BMW 2002 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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1 complaints about the 1972 BMW 2002
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I purchased a disc brake caliper set manufactured/remanufactured by cardone on 7-12-2001. On 7-16-2001 at my local dealer. After installation the left brake caliper failed catastropically during the technicians test drive upon the second application of the brakes. Fortunately, the technician was driving slow and was able to avoid collision. Upon return to the dealership the technician reinspected the brake calipers and found the remanufactured left front brake caliper failed because of crack completely across...
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the cross section of the metal caliper itself. The technician removed the defective caliper and I returned it to discount auto parts store in callaway fl, who in-turn was to return the caliper to cardone. I contacted, via e-mail, cardone, which has its corporate headquarters in philadelphia pa. Their website touts how expert done their products are and they site various awards for quality. Well, I am not pleased with the quality nor the fact that if this brake caliper had succeeded in passing my technicians test drive and then failed on the road-- I would have lost all brake hydralics in matter of seconds on hard braking and would have certainly had a collision. Cardone's response to date has not seemed to be one of serious interest. One note about my auto-- this a showroom condition classic car meticulously maintained since I purchased it in 1972.*Ak
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Does the 1972 BMW 2002 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1972 BMW 2002: 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.
What are the most common problems with the 1972 BMW 2002?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 1972 BMW 2002 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 30, 2001 and the latest on July 30, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1972 BMW 2002 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical BMW 2002 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 2002 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