MYRModel Year Report

2000 BMW 740IL

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2000 BMW 740IL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:34:06.577Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 740IL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 19 complaints 1997 1998: 26 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 26 complaints 2001
2000: 20 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19939
19943
199512
199611
199719
199826
19996
200020
200126

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

3 of 20 total reports mention: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 20020109

POWER TRAIN

2 of 20 total reports mention: power train.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.

WHEELS

1 of 20 total reports mentions: wheels.

TIRES

1 of 20 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000515 — exterior lighting

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 T

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WITH AN IMPROVED SWITCH.

Campaign 00V048000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100528 — steering

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, 74

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 1-877-634-0

Campaign 10E021000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 BMW 740IL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V048000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E021000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 BMW 740IL have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.