Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1972 2002.
The 1972 BMW 2002 is distinguished in the archival record by an exceptionally sparse complaint history, logging just a single total owner complaint directed entirely at the service brakes, hydraulic system. Although the vehicle carries two associated recalls, the near-absence of reported owner faults positions this specific model year as a remarkably robust chapter in the 2002's reliability timeline. For researchers, this data profile indicates that despite the necessary recall actions, the real-world mechanical dependability of the 1972 model remained fundamentally sound, marking it as a highly stable point of reference within the broader lineage.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 166.5 in |
| Overall width | 62.6 in |
| Overall height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2072 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the 2002 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | tii Coupe 2.0L I-4 | 9.00 sec | 16.80 sec | 130 hp | RWD |
| 1970 | Coupe 2.0L I-4 | 9.60 sec | 17.10 sec | 100 hp | RWD |
| 1970 | Coupe 2.0L I-4 | 10.30 sec | 17.80 sec | 100 hp | RWD |
| 1974 | Turbo Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 8.00 sec | 16.20 sec | 170 hp | RWD |
| 1974 | tii Coupe 2.0L I-4 | 9.50 sec | 17.70 sec | 130 hp | RWD |
| 1968 | Coupe 2.0L I-4 | 11.30 sec | 17.90 sec | 100 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1972 BMW 2002 dominate in one area — the service brakes, hydraulic, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 2 recall campaigns target the service brakes, hydraulic, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the service brakes, hydraulic pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.