Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1972 2002tii.
The 1972 BMW 2002tii serves as a distinct reference point within the model's lineage, with its historical footprint defined by a highly focused reliability record rather than a broad spectrum of mechanical issues. As documented for this specific 2002tii iteration, the platform carries a remarkably sparse complaint history, logging only a single total owner complaint that centers entirely on the hydraulic service brakes. Flanked by two manufacturer recalls, this minimal complaint volume positions the 1972 model year as a relatively quiet chapter in the vehicle's reliability timeline, indicating that while formal corrective actions were taken, widespread operational failures were largely absent.
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 2002tii 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.
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