2000 BMW 740IL
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 26 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
4 of 20 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Traveling at 65MPH on freeway, tire blew out on inner side. Had to pull over on left side of freeway. Highway patrol had to stop traffic on freeway and had me drive on flat tire to nearest exit to a safe spot for change off tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-01-09
Electrical system
3 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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The information panel in front of the stering column in the dash is so pixalated the information such as the odometer and other necessary safety information is unreadable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-27
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Service brakes
3 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
2 of 20 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Exterior lighting
2 of 20 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
Show complaint excerpts
The dealer says us specifications for the headlights canot be adjusted for safety reasons. Consumer states' the headlights do not provide adequate lighting for the road ahead. Consumer feels its a manufactures defect.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-11
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2000-05-15Exterior lighting00V048000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This switch could fail internally, causing it…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.
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2010-05-28Steering10E021000 Fcp groton is recalling certain steering center drag links, p/n 32 21 1 096 057, sold from December 1, 2009 through April 9, 2010 as replacement equipment for model year 1995 through 2001 BMW 740I…
Remedy: Fcp groton will notify owners and the tie rod will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about June 1, 2010. Owners may contact fcp groton toll-free at…
Buy-smart checklist
2000 BMW 740IL — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V048000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 10E021000 · Steering
FAQ
- Is the 2000 BMW 740IL reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 740IL?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 BMW 740IL have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.